Agassi criticizes Sinner: "There is something that doesn't fit, I find it hard to understand what happened"

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Andre Agassi made one of the most striking remarks of Roland Garros 2026 when analyzing Jannik Sinner's surprising elimination. The eight-time Grand Slam champion focused on the physical preparation of the world number one after the Italian collapsed physically in extreme heat conditions when he seemed to have the tournament under control.

During a conversation on TNT Sports, Andre Agassi also discussed the scenario opening up in the top half of the men's draw and explained why he believes Alexander Zverev has a great opportunity to reach the final. The former American tennis player praised some recent changes in the German's planning, though he warned that Jakub Mensik could become a very serious threat if he manages to capitalize on the pressure that will fall on his opponent.

What Agassi has said about Sinner's physical collapse and Zverev's change in mentality

Andre Agassi questions Jannik Sinner's physical preparation

"Sinner's exit from the tournament was huge. There's a difference between being fit and being prepared. We're not talking about a player who doesn't work hard. We're not talking about someone who isn't physically prepared to compete at the highest level. We're talking about the best player on the planet right now."

"That's why I find it hard to understand what happened. Last year he was able to play a five-and-a-half-hour final, and now the heat made him crash into a wall after an hour and forty-five minutes. Something doesn't add up there. He was a match away from having the draw wide open for him. Many of us thought he could go very far with hardly dropping sets."

"There's no excuse for [Sinner] to run into a wall at 1:45." 👀@AndreAgassi discusses Jannik Sinner's surprising Round 2 upset. pic.twitter.com/E1WhjODa3n

— TNT Sports U.S. (@TNTSportsUS) June 4, 2026

Agassi points out possible hydration and recovery errors

"Nowadays, they are extremely scientific with everything related to preparation, recovery, and nutrition. I'm sure that Darren Cahill and his team have top-tier doctors and specialists working with them."

"But repeating exactly the same thing and expecting a different result usually doesn't work. There's something they need to review. Maybe they need to bring in another person to the team or seek a different perspective. I believe there might be an issue related to hydration."

"Before playing five-set matches in very hot conditions, he used to consume between ten and twelve liters of water during the 24 hours leading up to the match. He also paid great attention to the ratio between carbohydrates and proteins and adjusted some recovery routines."

"You have to push yourself to do it. It's better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it. I don't know exactly how Sinner prepares, but I do know two things: he has shown he can play at the highest level for five and a half hours, and there are no excuses for hitting a physical wall after an hour and forty-five minutes."

Agassi believes nerves will shape the Roland Garros 2026 semifinals

"I think we're entering a phase of the tournament where nerves start taking center stage."

"It's fascinating to observe. Tennis has always had a huge mental component, but right now, I feel that psychological pressure is gaining prominence, and perhaps, besides tennis, we're going to see a lot of emotions in these semifinals."

Andre Agassi applauds Alexander Zverev's change in mentality

"I believe Zverev will start his next match somewhat nervous. It's completely normal and also understandable. But this year, he has done something that I find very interesting. He has always been a player who loves to compete a lot and accumulate many matches. Normally, he would have played Hamburg without thinking too much, but this time he decided to withdraw. That caught my attention."

"A year ago, when Sinner was out for several months, he seemed obsessed with reaching the world number one spot. He played a lot, altered his schedule, and that ended up affecting his entire planning. Now he seems to be making different decisions to arrive prepared for the big moments, and I hope that helps him."

The issue Agassi sees in Zverev's trajectory

"In tennis, you constantly have to look for ways to improve. I always say you're like a car going up a slope without brakes. If you don't move forward, you don't stay where you are; you start moving backward."

"Zverev has been very stubborn for many years about certain things. He has always wanted to do them his way, which has kept him close to big goals but never fully achieving them. Now he has made some changes and has also been given a very important opportunity with how the draw has opened up."

As Alexander Zverev eyes his first Grand Slam title, @AndreAgassi isn't going to be surprised if he starts slow tomorrow vs. Jakub Mensik 😮 #RolandGarros pic.twitter.com/y3xf6mdAx6

— TNT Sports U.S. (@TNTSportsUS) June 4, 2026

Why Mensik could become a problem for Zverev

"I believe Zverev is the favorite, though not by a huge margin. Mensik has absolutely nothing to lose. Besides, he has a very interesting characteristic: he tends to play better against the top players and sometimes lowers his level against theoretically weaker opponents."

"That's why I expect him to step onto the court without fear and start hitting the ball from the get-go. If he gets off to a good start and manages to create pressure on the scoreboard, then we might witness something truly special."

Andre Agassi's reflections left two very clear messages at Roland Garros 2026. On one hand, the American believes that Jannik Sinner's team needs to review certain aspects of the physical preparation that led to his unexpected collapse in Paris. On the other, he thinks that Alexander Zverev has an unbeatable chance to take the definitive step towards his first Grand Slam, though he warns that Jakub Mensik poses a much more serious threat than many may imagine.

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