Italian tennis sensation Jannik Sinner has highlighted the significance of the Madrid Open in his clay-court season, although his primary target remains excelling at Roland Garros for a shot at a career Grand Slam. Sinner, the current world number one, heads to Madrid following a notable victory on clay by defeating Carlos Alcaraz to clinch the Monte Carlo Masters. Despite past underwhelming performances in Madrid, Sinner is determined to overcome challenges like altitude and wind this year.
Sinner, a top contender eyeing a fifth consecutive Masters title, stressed that his ultimate objective lies in Paris. Emphasizing the importance of Roland Garros, he aims to peak at the French Open while giving his best in Madrid. Reflecting on his motivation, Sinner draws inspiration from last year’s heartbreaking loss at Roland Garros, where he narrowly missed the title despite holding three championship points.
The absence of tennis stars Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic at the Madrid Open has not gone unnoticed by Sinner, who acknowledged the void left by their missing presence. Expressing disappointment at not competing against Alcaraz and Djokovic, Sinner recognizes the challenging path ahead, particularly if he aims to face Alcaraz in the final.
As the top seed in Madrid, Sinner is gearing up to kick off his campaign in the second round against an as-yet-undetermined opponent. He sees the Madrid Open as a crucial platform to fine-tune his skills before heading to the esteemed clay courts of Paris for the upcoming Grand Slam event.
