Jannik Sinner a successfully solved a very tough match against Daniil Medvedev in the semifinals of the ATP Rome 2026, which had to finish on Saturday due to yesterday's rain. After the match, the world number one talked about what it means to return to a final at home and about those physical issues he suffered yesterday in the form of cramps.
It is important to remember that Sinner has won all five Masters 1000 tournaments held this year, with the physical strain that entails. This led to cramps yesterday that forced him to call the physio, although he preferred to take it in stride and play down the matter. Daniil Medvedev pushed him to the limit, but in theory, he should arrive 100% for the final against Casper Ruud tomorrow, where he could break another set of records.

Full press conference of Jannik Sinner after his victory against Medvedev in the ATP Rome 2026
Physical issues against Medvedev
Yes, I had to fight very, very hard yesterday. I knew before the match that it could be very physical. I played very well in the first set, then the conditions became very tough, and it was hard to overcome. But at the same time, I tried to understand what worked best.
I tried to play with the best energy possible. Yesterday was very tough. Today, anything can happen because you start from scratch, basically. Obviously, the position I was in before was much better with the break in my favor. When we played today, it was sunny, so the conditions were different. I am happy to have achieved the victory.
New final in Rome
Yes, I am obviously very happy. It's a very special tournament for me and for us Italians. I am very happy to be back in the final. But mentally, I know tomorrow will be a tough match. Finals are always very different. In any case, I am happy to be back in the final. We'll see what happens.
Physical improvement from yesterday to today
I had some trouble sleeping last night. It was a situation I had not experienced before, where everything is interrupted when the match is almost finished. You sleep, not knowing what the next day holds. Yes, I think it's normal not to feel 100% every day. I tried to play with the best energy possible, and that helped me get up today. I am very happy to have finished it today.
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