Sinner: "Without us, tournaments cannot exist"

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Jannik Sinner served as the world number one. Everyone was expecting the Italian's statements upon his arrival at Roland Garros and following the path shown in Rome, he expressed his discontent with the current state of tennis and also joined the protest of only having 15 minutes for Media Day.

The Italian, like the rest of his colleagues, is fully engaged in the crusade with the Grand Slam tournaments. This was the main topic that dominated the press conference. However, San Candido's player also talked about his physical condition after the string of matches he has played (17 matches in a month and a half) and about his opponents changing their game to try to beat him.

Confident in being in the best possible conditions in Paris

"Yes, that's what I hope for. It has been a very long period, but also very positive. I am fortunate to be in this position. It is always better to feel tired after winning a lot than to feel physically perfect and lose early. Now, I try to find a good balance in training, knowing when to push and when not to, and arrive prepared for the early rounds. I am very happy to be back here. It is a very special tournament since the first time I played. Also, the excitement of being here helps you find a little more energy during the tournament."

Aware that he is the one to beat

"Everyone tries to beat you, and that is the most normal thing in the world. You have to be prepared. The best-of-five sets matches are different. You have more time to understand how to defeat a player and, even if you start poorly, you can always find a solution. I am sure I will have very tough matches ahead. I try to focus on myself."

Jannik Sinner joins the protests and only grants 15 minutes for Media Day at Roland Garros

"Yes, I think many players are doing it. But it is nothing against the journalists or against you. We are happy to fulfill our obligations. We are simply trying to also position ourselves where we can have some voice, and I think it is fair to do so."

"As I said in Rome, we have been waiting a year for a small response. Here, we are trying to start something, but I repeat: it's nothing against you. We are here and fulfill our obligations."

On his lethal crosscourt shots

"I am a player who relies a lot on sensations and what he feels in the moment. If I feel a shot, I go for it. I don't think twice. I believe it is a very important shot, and it becomes increasingly important to change direction first. It also depends on the opponent you face because then the whole court opens up on the other side. But yes, if I feel it's the moment, I'll go for it."

Uncertain if he would have played in Rome if the tournament had been in another country

"It's hard to say. Playing in Italy was clearly an extra motivation, and it was also the only Masters 1000 I had yet to win. But there is also the fact that tournaments are longer now. If you skip one, you don't lose just one week, but almost two."

"If you don't play Rome before Roland Garros, you can be without competing for three or even four weeks depending on when you exit Madrid. And you also need matches and competitive rhythm. So I can't answer with certainty, but I think I would have played anyway."

Leaving no door closed to a possible boycott

"We will see about that. It requires all players to be united, and the good thing is that we are very connected now. I think it is a positive thing, because without us, tournaments cannot exist. As I said in Rome, it's about respect. And when you have to wait over a year for a small response, even as one of the top ten players in the world, it's not pleasant. Besides, it's not just about prize money. We also talk about pensions, which are very important because after our career, we hope to have a pension."

"We want to participate a little more in decision-making. For example, now three of the four Grand Slams start on Sunday, but we don't know if they will want to start on Saturday or Friday. We would like to be able to participate in those conversations. So we will see where all of this is heading and how the other Grand Slams react after this tournament. Then we will decide what to do," said a Jannik Sinner who is also taking action on a possible boycott of the Grand Slams.

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