Jannik Sinner goes behind the scenes of his grueling Australian Open victory. Between oppressive heat and inner demons, discover how the world number 1 managed to pull through to reach the quarter-finals…
The crushing heat of the Australian Open pushed the best players to their limits. For world number one Jannik Sinner, this battle against the elements was coupled with an inner struggle during his round of 16 match against the promising Holger Rune.
An unexpected respite
Visibly tested by the Australian heat, Sinner was lucky to benefit from an unexpected interruption when he accidentally tore up the net at the start of the fourth set. “I was lucky to have those 20 minutes off the court to recover physically and put cold water on my head. It did me a lot of good,” admitted the Italian at a press conference.
Although unintentional, this incident provided a welcome reprieve for the young champion, allowing him to come to his senses and get a second wind.
A worrying uneasiness
Without wanting to go into details, Sinner admitted to having gone through difficult moments on the court. “We saw that I wasn’t feeling well. I felt a little dizzy at times,” he said. A worrying situation which demonstrates the intensity of the effort made under oppressive heat.
I have nothing in terms of injuries, just some difficulties from a health point of view.Jannik Sinner
Head and legs
Beyond the trying weather conditions, Sinner had to face his own demons. “I fought against a tough opponent, but also a little against myself,” he analyzed. A fight on two fronts, physical and mental, which made this victory all the more meritorious.
Despite a rushed preparation and a “very strange” morning, the world number one was able to draw on his reserves to win in four sets against an eye-catching Holger Rune. A success which says a lot about the strength of character of the young transalpine prodigy.
The price of victory
Although he passed the obstacle of the round of 16, Jannik Sinner did not emerge unscathed. But despite the ordeal, he refuses to feel sorry for himself. “It was difficult conditions. It was hot yesterday, still hot today. I knew it was going to be very, very difficult,” he put things into perspective.
-A philosophy that suits this born competitor, ready to push his limits to taste the summits. Because on the overheated courts of Melbourne, victory comes at a high price, that of effort and self-sacrifice. A price that Jannik Sinner seems more than ever willing to pay.
Without wanting to go into details, Sinner admitted to having gone through difficult moments on the court. “We saw that I wasn’t feeling well. I felt a little dizzy at times,” he said. A worrying situation which demonstrates the intensity of the effort made under oppressive heat.
I have nothing in terms of injuries, just some difficulties from a health point of view.Jannik Sinner
Head and legs
Beyond the trying weather conditions, Sinner had to face his own demons. “I fought against a tough opponent, but also a little against myself,” he analyzed. A fight on two fronts, physical and mental, which made this victory all the more meritorious.
Despite a rushed preparation and a “very strange” morning, the world number one was able to draw on his reserves to win in four sets against an eye-catching Holger Rune. A success which says a lot about the strength of character of the young transalpine prodigy.
The price of victory
Although he passed the obstacle of the round of 16, Jannik Sinner did not emerge unscathed. But despite the ordeal, he refuses to feel sorry for himself. “It was difficult conditions. It was hot yesterday, still hot today. I knew it was going to be very, very difficult,” he put things into perspective.
A philosophy that suits this born competitor, ready to push his limits to taste the summits. Because on the overheated courts of Melbourne, victory comes at a high price, that of effort and self-sacrifice. A price that Jannik Sinner seems more than ever willing to pay.
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