Martina Sessa
January 16 – 12.39pm – MILANO
It releases all the tension of a match he wasn’t expecting. Jannik Sinner appears at the tournament microphones, with John McEnroe in the role of interviewer, with the knowledge of having won a difficult second round. “It’s always difficult to play against players I don’t know,” began the world number one after the victory against Schoolkate. “At the beginning he served and played better than me. I’m very happy with my performance, I don’t take things for granted: it’s what I have to do and think about next round. It was a difficult match, I know I can improve”, Sinner continues.
THE WIND PROBLEM
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The new serve was not the weapon Jannik hoped to use, but the wind factor had a big impact on his performance: “I had difficulties with the wind, but it was an honor to play in the evening session. The playing conditions? The The wind put me in a bit of trouble, but it’s definitely better to play here than on the external courts. Let’s see what happens in the next round, but I’m happy to be there”, continued the top seed. Despite the wind and difficulties, the objective does not change: to defend the title won last year. “It’s a different feeling to be here as a champion, but I take it as an opportunity to do like last year. I know that the level of play can be higher and I know that I can increase it”
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THE CURTAIN WITH JOHN
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On the Rod Laver Arena there is also space for entertainment. “You’re not as exuberant as other Italians…” asks McEnroe. The audience laughs, and Jannik doesn’t hold back either. “No, I’m not like you”, replies the blue jokingly. “Everyone has their own mentality. Maybe it’s better if I stop here…”. It’s a Sinner show, even beyond tennis.
