“I am very happy to be back, it was a long break. I lived beautiful moments with my family and friends. I trained very hard, especially indoors at the start, then returning to the field ”explained the man who could not train in official structures before April 13. “I know there was a lot of attention, even outside the field. »»
“For me, it was good news not to be missed. I didn’t want to sign this agreement at the start. It was not easy for me to accept it because I know what really happened. But sometimes we have to choose the least bad solution. It’s over now, I’m happy to be able to replay. »»
His goal: Roland-Garros
For three months, Jannik Sinner served his sentence in the most complete anonymity. He explained that he had trouble living it, especially at the beginning: ” I could not attend any sporting events. I don’t know if everyone knows it, but I couldn’t go to the stadium to watch a football match or follow the cycling races of my friends. It was the most difficult part, but I tried to get the most out and I was happy to spend time with my family. »
If he was able to train with Jack Draper or Lorenzo Sonego in Monte-Carlo to prepare his return to clay, Sinner was not necessarily supported by all the players, even those on whom he thought he was counting.
-“At the start of the suspension, I received messages from players I did not expect”he said in front of the journalists. “And nothing of those I expected to receive something. Names? I don’t want to name them. Everything will be fine, it will go slowly. »»
Sportingly, and do not forget, Jannik Sinner remains on 21 consecutive victories on the circuit (Davis Cup included) and four titles (Shanghai, Masters, Davis Cup, Australian Open). The main interested party does not project itself in terms of results, because of its lack of rhythm. The objective remains Roland-Garros. Even if he will do everything to go as far as possible in Rome and he will not be satisfied with a past as he indicates.
“The objective remains Paris. I came here to see where I am. I’m not here to beat anyone, but to try to pass the first round and then we’ll see what can happen. It’s hard for me to start a new tournament and get used to the pace. But I am very calm, well physically and mentally, rested, which will be paid at the end of the season. »»
When he entered, the world number one will challenge Mariano Navone (99th in the world) or his compatriot and young hope Federico Cina (323rd in the world).
