Jannik Sinner recently shared his thoughts on the emotional challenges he faced in preparing for a Grand Slam while dealing with unexpected personal distractions. According to Sinner, the timing of the news was particularly challenging, as it surfaced just days before the tournament, disrupting his focus and training. He chose to delay his practice to avoid the public and media attention at his club, arriving in the evening to minimize distractions. However, he noted that the atmosphere was intense, and he found himself observing other players’ reactions, questioning their thoughts and loyalties toward him.
The experience led Sinner to reflect deeply on his relationships within the tennis world. He discovered that some players he considered friends were not as supportive as he had believed, leading to a painful yet enlightening separation between true friends and those who may not have his best interests at heart. “At the end of the day, though, I am convinced that nothing happens by chance,” he shared, signaling a mature outlook on the experience.
“The real difficult moment in my opinion was when the news came out. And it came out at a very delicate stage because it came before a Grand Slam. I already wanted to train from Wednesday, the news came out on Tuesday and we decided it was better not to, because there would be… pic.twitter.com/kBeS5MMtCq
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Despite the disruption, Sinner has chosen to view the experience as a learning moment. Although the difficult period did not ease his Grand Slam preparation, it ultimately clarified the genuine relationships in his life, helping him better understand who he can trust on and off the court. For Sinner, these insights have proven invaluable, strengthening his resolve and providing a fresh perspective on his journey through the professional tennis landscape.
Jannik Sinner in 2024
WWWWWWWWWW Currently the world no.1, the Italian played his last match on the 13th of October when he defeated world no.4 Novak Djokovic 7-6(4) 6-3 in the final in Shanghai to win his 18th career title.
This season the Italian has achieved a compiled 65-6 record. The Italian clinched 7 titles in 2024 at the Australian Open, Rotterdam, Miami, Halle, Cincinnati, U.S. Open and Shanghai. Jannik reached the final in Beijing.
Sinner has scheduled to compete next in Paris (Rolex Paris Masters). He will start the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 28th of October.
Jannik Sinner |
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Jannik Sinner in 2024
WWWWWWWWWW At the moment ranked no.1, Sinner played his last match on the 13th of October when he beat world no.4 Novak Djokovic 7-6(4) 6-3 in the final in Shanghai to win his 18th career title.
Until now, during this year Jannik has an overall 65-6 match record. Sinner conquered 7 titles in 2024 at the Australian Open, Rotterdam, Miami, Halle, Cincinnati, U.S. Open and Shanghai. Sinner was the finalist in Beijing.
Sinner is scheduled to compete next in Paris (Rolex Paris Masters). He will begin to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 28th of October.
Jannik Sinner |
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