Sinner praises Jódar again after his victory at the ATP Rome

Pedro de Pablos | 12 May 2026 | 17.40

Sinner praises Jódar again after his victory at ATP Rome.

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Jannik Sinner continues to be the master of the ATP circuit, and today he has once again demonstrated this with a comfortable victory against Andrea Pellegrino to advance to the quarterfinals of the ATP Rome, the only Masters 1000 tournament missing from his record. After securing his spot in the next round, the Italian tennis player has once again praised Rafa Jódar and the new generations that may pose a challenge for him.

Names like Rafa Jódar or Joao Fonseca, among many others, have burst onto the scene in recent months, and the world number one has revealed that his current goal is to continue evolving in his game to go hand in hand with the sport. He has also praised the rise of Italian tennis, which is experiencing its golden era both in terms of its achievements and those of its compatriots.

Sinner reveals he never imagined competing with the 'Big Three'

Success of Italian tennis players and match against Pellegrino

Honestly, I believe we are in a really good moment. Many excellent players, and very diverse players. You notice it here, many Italian fans come to watch these types of tournaments. I think it's really great to be part of this movement. At the same time, Andrea had an incredible tournament, with many unforgettable memories. Hopefully, this will give him confidence. I think today was a good match for both of us. It was also very physical. I'm very happy with my level of play. He also played at an excellent level. I wish him the best for the rest of the season. Hopefully, this will give him a good confidence boost for the rest of the season and also for his career.

Changes in his game

The choice of shot and where it's executed is important. I'm not one to focus on statistics on the court. Sometimes, simplicity yields the best results. We are trying to incorporate some things, like coming to the net. Today I did it quite well.

Words towards Jódar

If we analyze the recent tournaments, Jodar is playing very well, with a lot of ease. He's a top-level player. He's not afraid. There are many incredible young players. However, today my match was very windy. These are the matches that push me to the limit and that I need for Paris.

Preparation before matches and rivalry with the 'Big Three'

I always try to prepare well before stepping onto the court. It's part of the job. I pay a lot of attention to many details. Sometimes you prepare the match well, other times you have to change the plan during the game. I didn't realize at one point that I could compete with the 'Big Three.' It's something you learn over time. If you want to be a good tennis player, you have to be able to play on all surfaces and perform at your best in every tournament. Your mental state makes a big difference and depends on how you manage certain things during the tournament.

Emergence of the new generations

A new generation is coming, so my job now is to focus on the present, try to understand how tennis will be; I think it will become even faster. The serve will be a key weapon in the future.

Trying wooden rackets like in the 70s and watching old matches

No, on social media, you see points from decades ago, but I have never watched a match. Once I was given a wooden racket... but honestly, I don't know where it is.

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