Australian Open – An unprecedented final between the darling of Novak Djokovic and the title holder: “There will be tension”

“The first set was of a very good level. So I still played tennis. It was not as if he had forfeited and that I had four days without playing. would probably have been too much, it would have been like starting another tournament and we do not want to feel this before a final, we want to be in the rhythm. New opportunity to win a big title.

Ready to take up a famous challenge by facing the title holder, the most regular player for twelve months but also the most efficient on hard: “I am happy to be in the Grand Slam final again and to have a new opportunity to win a big title. The rest, I don’t interest me too much. “

The abandonment of Djokovic raises many questions.

To find a zverev against whom he is dominated in direct confrontations (4-2) but which he beat during their last duel in the semi-final of Cincinnati last year, Jannik Sinner was quite easily got rid of A Ben Shelton (7-6, 6-2, 6-2) caught up in the event. Despite two set balls saved in the first round and cramps in the third, the 23 -year -old transalpine did not tremble.

“I had a very difficult first set, But really crucial for the rest of the meetingdeclared the world number one. The first set is always very important. It gives you a little confidence when you take it. There was tension for both of us. Which explains, I think, my little cramps. I am very happy with the way I managed the situation with a three -set victory and a match that ends after two hours and thirty minutes of play. “

There is only one walk to cross for the Darren Cahill player looking for a double in Melbourne: “It will be a very difficult match against Zverev. There have been a lot of balanced matches between us, he is an incredible player and he targets his first Grand Chelem title. There will be great tension, but it’s nice to find yourself in this position again. Sunday will be a special day, I will take advantage, hope it will be a good match. “

Before leaving to rest, Jannik Sinner had a few delicate words for Novak Djokovic who clearly announced that he hoped to see Zverev raising the trophy on Sunday: “It is unfortunate to see him leave the tournament on an injury. I wish him a speedy recovery. “