Jannik Sinner continues to advance steadily in the ATP Masters 1000 Rome 2026 and, after securing his spot in the round of 16, he delivered one of his most personal and reflective interviews on Tennis Channel. Beyond analyzing his tennis, the world number one spoke about the pressure of playing at home, the support of fans, and how he manages physically and mentally through an increasingly demanding season.
The Italian also explained how he emotionally faces the most special tournament on his calendar, acknowledged the impact of everything surrounding him, and humbly recalled his origins in a small town in northern Italy. Amid jokes about the aerial show in Rome and deeper reflections on fame and responsibility, Sinner once again showed the serenity that has made him one of the great figures in world sport.
"There are more people here than there are in the town where I am from." 😂
Jannik Sinner appreciates the passionate Italian fans in Roma 🤌 #IBI26 pic.twitter.com/HOQbfTxUTo
— Tennis Channel (@TennisChannel) 11 mai 2026
This was the most interesting from Sinner's interview in Rome with TennisChannel
The differences between Madrid and Rome
"It's hard to say which conditions favor me more. Here you can control exchanges a bit better because points are usually longer and conditions are slower and heavier. In Madrid, if someone serves very well, they have a huge advantage. Here everything is different. The early rounds are always tough, and now we just try to keep doing things right to see what happens in the following rounds."
The scare with military planes in Rome
"It was fun, but I was a bit scared because I didn't expect it. You're inside, and suddenly you hear a very loud noise. These planes make a lot of noise, and I thought they were coming very low. Then they told me they were rehearsing for tomorrow and they will perform with the colors of Italy. It's going to be very nice."
Not much scares Jannik Sinner...
— Tennis Channel (@TennisChannel) 11 mai 2026
Except the Tricolori flyover 🇮🇹🛩️😂 pic.twitter.com/FhY3saOc0k
What it means to play in Rome as an Italian
"It's a tournament I've never won and a very prestigious event. Being Italian, I'm extremely happy to play here. Right now, it's a win-win situation for me. If I keep advancing, fantastic. And if I lose, I'll also have more time to recover before Roland Garros. That's why I'm a bit more relaxed. There are many fans here who come to see me, Flavio, Lorenzo, and all the Italians still in the draw. We try to give them something positive back."

The frenzy he experiences with Italian fans
"It's really impressive. I always think about where I come from. I'm from a very small town, and under the tournament bridge, there are more people waiting than my city has residents. It's amazing. And it's not just about me. We have a fantastic group of Italian players, and we want to convey something positive. Tennis in Italy is growing a lot, and you can feel the passion that people have. Fans support me a lot when things go well, but also when they go wrong. They always show why they are your fans, and I'm very happy to be part of this movement."
The pressure, mental fatigue, and his responsibility as a global figure
"I am well aware of the responsibility I have as a player. All this surrounding stuff is natural. In fact, I think it's a good thing. If I didn't have it, maybe it would mean things aren't going well. After Madrid, I had three completely free days. No gym, no tennis. That helped me a lot to recharge."
"I'm very happy to be back on the court and I just try to do my best. It doesn't matter if people come to support me or if rivals want to beat me. I just try to be prepared and fight always."
Jannik Sinner continues to progress in Rome as the great reference of Italian tennis and one of the most admired figures on the ATP circuit. His maturity in handling pressure, emotional connection with fans, and the ease with which he speaks about his life off the court further enhance the dimension of a player who keeps growing in and out of tennis.
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