Jannik Sinner has advanced to the semi-finals of the ABN AMRO Open, a prestigious ATP 500 tournament held in Rotterdam. This marks the young Italian’s first tournament following his triumph at the Australian Open. Interestingly, his opponent in the first round of this tournament was the same player he faced in Melbourne: Botic Van de Zandschulp. And once again, the outcome was in Sinner’s favor, as he comfortably secured a 6-3 6-3 victory.
In an on-court interview, Jannik expressed his eagerness to return to the tennis court and play in front of the audience. He emphasized the hard work put into reaching such moments and mentioned extensive training sessions in Monte Carlo. However, he specifically arrived early in Rotterdam to experience the course and adapt to it.
Reflecting on his win against Van de Zandschulp, Sinner shared his satisfaction with the result, considering his opponent to be a formidable player. He acknowledged the inherent challenges of the first match in a tournament and praised his own performance, stating that he played exceptionally well. The Italian player expressed his joy at being back on the court after the Australian Open.
Sinner also discussed the adjustments required when competing after winning a Grand Slam tournament. He acknowledged the increased scrutiny from opponents and the need to constantly improve. Despite these changes, he emphasized the uniqueness of each match and expressed confidence in his ability to handle various situations.
Looking ahead, Jannik Sinner’s round of 16 opponent will be Gael Monfils, and their match is scheduled for Thursday 15 February at 7.30pm. Sinner acknowledged Monfils as a dangerous player and a fan favorite. He recognized the tough matches they have had in the past and highlighted Monfils’ impressive performance in the first round against Shapovalov. Sinner acknowledged the need for a different approach against Monfils compared to their initial encounter, considering the French player’s distinct style of play.
According to the Source tennisworldusa.org