Jannik Sinner has needed three games to reach the final of the ATP Masters 1000 in Toronto 2023, where Alex De Miñaur awaits him tonight. Duel between two young friends in search of their first title in the category. This is how the Italian analyzes it before he starts the clash.
The exchange of 46 blows
“I ended up very tired, although the approach to the point was quite easy, since I was facing a break ball. It was an important moment, you know. I tried to play every shot with the right intention, it was a really key point, that’s how it felt and that’s how it came out. We both hit the ball quite hard, we tried to move a bit, those kinds of rallies are always exhausting. You feel how your legs are getting heavier after each shot, but the adrenaline and the importance of the point keep you active”.
Match Summary
“I wasn’t serving well, especially on the first serve, but I tried to stay in the present, taking the tough challenges at the important moments, trying to play the right way. I stood my ground when I served for the match, but you know how tennis is. Then I tried to forget what happened and come back to the present, mentally I was ready to go play a little safer. I felt safe under pressure, but it’s always difficult when you have a lot of opportunities and you don’t know how to take advantage of them, everything becomes harder. I’m happy with how I reacted, that’s all.”
Third Final of Masters 1000
“It will be another great challenge for me, another opportunity. I am happy to be in this position, I have been working very hard for these semi-final and final matches, very happy to have another chance tomorrow. Alex has shown what an incredible player he is, so I will try to bring out my best tennis. I’ve been in this situation a couple of times already, so I know the feeling before a big final, which is good, I hope to show it tomorrow. We’ll see how it goes.”
in love with toronto
“I love this crowd. Immediately when I got here, I loved the conditions. It’s a bit different from Montreal, but I feel like everything suits my game very well. The night sessions are a bit different, especially when you serve and spike at the net, but it’s always a privilege to play at night, where there are a lot of people watching and that makes you feel good on the court. I think Tommy and I showed a great level of tennis, that was the most important thing, also for the spectators”.
Friendship with De Minaur
“I don’t think we’re thinking about the doubles we play together, but we do know each other pretty well, we practice in Monaco sometimes. We have faced each other a few times already, we know exactly what to expect from each other, we have both improved a lot. It’s good to share a day like this with him, fighting for an important trophy, so we’ll see tomorrow. It will be a tough challenge for sure, but I love a challenge. Hopefully, I hope to play a good match”.
Work with your coaches
“The mix of Darren with Simone is really nice. Simone, technically, knows a lot about shooting, but a lot, a lot. Darren knows how to prepare for the big moments, the big games, he’s seen a lot of them throughout his coaching career, as well as being an important character. He gives you confidence, he is always relaxed, we work very hard on the pitch. Whenever he has helped me to place the ball better, in addition to improving the technical aspect. I started with Darren last year before Wimbledon, on grass, where he taught me a little bit about how to play on grass. So far everything has gone well.”
2023-08-13 05:25:49
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