The first test of this Australian Open was managed by Jannik Sinnerthis Monday, not without difficulty. The big favorite and defending champion Melbourne dismissed Holger Rune in four sets, and continues its path towards a historic double (6-3, 3-6, 6-3, 6-2). The only question mark concerns his physical condition. The Italian did not feel well when he woke up, and was not in his best form on the court. During the match, he limped and also experienced intense shaking in his chair at the start of the third inning. In what state will the Italian be in on Wednesday when he faces Alex De Minaur or Alex Michelsen ?
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“I arrived there as late as possible…”
“I don’t want to talk too much about how I felt today.” evoked Sinner from the start of his press conference. “I wasn’t really feeling well. We saw that today. I was in difficulty physically so I got there as late as possible. I knew it was going to be very, very difficult. I had to play against a tough opponent but also against myself I knew this and I had to manage this situation on the court as best as I could. I spoke to the doctor before entering the court and I. I felt like I was getting a little color back. During the match I was a little dizzy at times but I don’t want to go into details. There was a lot of pressure so it wasn’t easy. Apart from the physical aspect, it was a great match. and we need to focus on that.”
For the third time in a row, Sinner came to the end of Holger Rune. “I don’t want to talk about tactics. He’s an aggressive player who knows my game. We know what to expect when we face each other. He’s an incredible player and very talented. I took my chance when I had the opportunity.” And now, Alex De Minaur or Alex Michelsen. He has already beaten the Australian three times in 2024. “Every match is different and playing it here in Australia is different. I’m focusing on what I have to do personally and recover well for the next round.”
