Sinner reveals what is most important to play his best tennis

Andrés Tomás Rico | 11 May 2026 | 19.13

Sinner reveals what is the most important to play his best tennis. Photo: Getty Images

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As of today, there is no one who can match Jannik Sinner. The Italian continues to dominate opponents on this clay court swing. After his triumphs in Monte Carlo and Madrid, he is now doing the same at the ATP Rome, in his home and surrounded by his people. But not even the warmth of his loved ones sways him from his goal, that is, to lift the trophy next Sunday and become the second player to conquer all the Masters 1000, after Novak Djokovic.

For now, he is already in the round of 16 after sweeping Alexei Popyrin in just an hour, conceding only two games (6-2, 6-0). The San Candido native is possibly at the peak of his career, and in the post-match press conference after his victory, he revealed what is most important to showcase his best tennis. He also talked about the increasing fame he has in Italy, the comparisons with the big 3, and his upcoming opponent, Andrea Pellegrino, as reported by Ubitennis.

Jannik Sinner and the importance of being at 100% physically

"The most important thing is the body. If you are not at 100%, you cannot compete; everyone plays fast. You have to focus, but it depends on when you play. Tomorrow I play again, with no rest days. I will try to improve, but there is always time to do so. It also depends on when you play. If I had a day off tomorrow, which I don't because I play again, then I wouldn't train. But if I had a day off, that's when you can try some things and always try to add something new."

Challenging transition between Madrid and Rome

"I feel that in Grand Slams, there is more tension. There are only four tournaments a year. Here, on the other hand, the situation is very different. You come from Madrid, where the conditions are very fast, and then you arrive here, where the conditions are more challenging. There was a lot of wind today. It's not easy to play really good tennis."

Avoids comparisons with Nadal, Djokovic, and Federer

"What the Big 3 have achieved for 15 consecutive years is incredible. I am making my own history, for me and my team. I am going through a very positive moment, but I play tennis to improve and have fun on the court."

The moment he became a star in Italy

"When I won my first Grand Slam, things changed in Italy. I handle it naturally, taking care of myself and my team. I try to protect my family, which is the most important thing. Success has not changed us; we are very normal people. I am surprised that there are so many people watching, so much enthusiasm. But there are many Italians doing positive things."

Too hot to handle 🤹@janniksin races into a 6-2 lead over Popyrin. @InteBNLdItalia | #IBI26 pic.twitter.com/RMlrnqmr47
— ATP Tour (@atptour) May 11, 2026

His next opponent: Andrea Pellegrino

"Playing a derby in Italy is great; he is having an amazing tournament. I expect a tough match; we played many years ago, but we are two different players. It's fantastic that we are both at this level."

The reason he played in Madrid despite initial doubts

"We laid all our cards on the table, thinking about what was best to arrive in Paris in top form. There are always positives and negatives when you play. The positive is that you always have match rhythm, the negative is that you don't always know what you can do. We'll see if we made the right decision, for now I would say yes, let's see what happens in Paris," concludes a Jannik Sinner who keeps adding to his success and seems to have no end in sight.

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