Jannik Sinner, the promising young tennis star, faced a challenging match against Daniil Medvedev at Wimbledon, ultimately succumbing to a loss after a hard-fought battle. In a post-match interview, Sinner opened up about the health issues that plagued him during the game and affected his performance.
“I wasn’t feeling great,” Sinner admitted. “I didn’t vomit. But I took some time because I was quite dizzy. Off court I had the toughest time maybe.”
Despite his physical discomfort, Sinner showcased resilience by returning to the court and giving his best effort. He expressed particular frustration over the pivotal moments in the third set where he had opportunities to turn the match in his favor but was unable to capitalize on them.
“When I went back, I tried my best. Obviously disappointed about the third set. I had a couple set points and couldn’t use them.”
Sinner managed to elevate his game in the fourth set, demonstrating his determination and skill. However, it was in the fifth set that a single poor service game decided the outcome of the match.
“Fourth set I raised my level a bit. In the fifth I had one poor service game which decided the match.”
“I wasn’t feeling great. I didn’t vomit. But I took some time because I was quite dizzy. Off court I had the toughest time maybe. When I went back I tried my best. Obviously disappointed about the third set. I had a couple set points and couldn’t use them. Fourth set I raised my… pic.twitter.com/cmFuXGGZRK
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The defeat is undoubtedly a setback for Sinner, but his ability to compete under such challenging conditions speaks volumes about his potential and mental fortitude. As he continues to refine his game and manage his health, the tennis world remains eager to see what the future holds for this talented athlete.
Jannik Sinner in 2024
LWWWWWWWWW Now ranked no.1, Sinner played his last match on the 9th of July when he lost to world no.5 Daniil Medvedev 6-7(7) 6-4 7-6(4) 2-6 6-3 in the quarter in Wimbledon (draw).
Until now, during this year Jannik has managed to achieve a composed 42-4 record. Sinner has won 4 titles in 2024 at the Australian Open, Rotterdam, Miami and Halle.
Sinner is scheduled to play next in Bastad (Nordea Open). He will start the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 15th of July.
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