Sinner se sincère sur sa relation avec Alcaraz et le soutien du public espagnol

Iker Jiménez | 28 Apr 2026 | 14.06

Sinner se sincere sur sa relation avec Alcaraz et le soutien du public espagnol.

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Jannik Sinner continues to script a season that is starting to border on the historic. The Italian convincingly defeated Cameron Norrie to advance to the quarterfinals of the Mutua Madrid Open 2026 and extend his streak to 20 consecutive victories in Masters 1000 events this year. A feat only achieved by Novak Djokovic so far.

The world number one is aiming for his fourth Masters 1000 title in 2026 in Madrid, which would also mark the fifth consecutive title in this category, a historical record. A potential showdown against Rafa Jódar looms on the horizon, promising to be one of the tournament's highlights. During a press conference, Sinner analyzed his current form and discussed his rapport with Carlos Alcaraz, the scheduling in Madrid, and the emergence of the new generations.

Sinner reveals how he feels with the support of the Spanish crowd

"I have a very good relationship with Carlos, and I believe that also helps me get support here. It's mutual. When he plays in Italy, he also receives a lot of affection. Obviously, if we play against local players, the crowd will support their own, but we know it's not personal. Our rivalry is very healthy on and off the court. When we shake hands, it's like nothing happened. I think people perceive that, and it's good for the sport."

Winning streak

"I know how hard it is to win matches, so achieving 20 consecutive wins is something special. But at the same time, I don't dwell on it too much. Each day you face a different opponent, and you just try to be better than them that day. Conditions change, schedules, opponents... today, for example, my opponent was left-handed, and you have to make adjustments. I don't think about the streak; I just try to put myself in the best possible position to win as many matches as I can. Mentally, you have to be prepared every day for a tough battle."

Criticisms of the schedules

"I heard comments about me playing at 11 and Jódar at 16, and I think it was a good decision. It's hard to schedule two matches starting from 20:00 because you can't expect them to last only an hour and a half. Playing at 23:00 and finishing at 1:00 or later is too much. Today it made sense for me to play earlier because he needed more rest. But I adapt to any schedule. Still, I believe planning could be improved, as finishing so late affects the body and mind: press conferences, recovery, dinner... going to bed at 4 or 5 am disrupts your day."

Potential match against Jódar

"I watched his entire match against Fonseca. It was of a very high level. And I have a feeling it won't be the only time we face each other. He has a lot of talent. It would be interesting to play against him before major tournaments like Rome or Roland Garros. He is very accustomed to these conditions in Madrid, but it would also be useful for me to draw conclusions. He's a very exciting player with a lot of potential."

Mental management of matches

"I know that each day can be challenging. Today, for example, I faced difficulties in the second set. The conditions here are fast, and anyone can put you in trouble. I try to stay calm and not take anything for granted. You can win or lose at any moment, especially when you're a bit tired. Maintaining a high mental level throughout the match isn't easy, but I try."

Raising the level

"The tournament is now entering an important phase, and we always try to raise the level round by round. I think I can still improve a bit. It's more challenging to have control here due to the conditions, but I know I have to step up if I want to go far. I try to manage my energy well. Reaching another Masters 1000 quarterfinal is positive, especially because I didn't play here last year, so they are extra points."

It's difficult to beat him if he continues like this

"I hope so. In the end, the ranking is just a number, but there's a reason behind it. To beat the best, you have to play very well. But we are all human; we can all have a bad day. The important thing is to always give 100%. You can't control the rest. I try to maintain a very high and solid level, adapting to the opponent. And then we'll see what happens."

Visiting India

"I don't remember promising it. I know there's a 250 tournament there; I'm not sure if it's still on. It's nice to see how tennis is growing in India. You have great players, and I hope more will emerge in the future. I don't know if I'll be able to go, but I'd love to. It's a part of the world I haven't visited, and I'd like to someday. I have a good relationship with Indian players, and in the past, there were great names from there. There was even a young player who trained at the same center as me. My favorite dish is butter chicken; I really like that."

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