Jannik Sinner is a guy with a very well-equipped head and he proves it every time he speaks to the media. In an extensive and in-depth interview for an Italian newspaper, the current world number 4 addresses reflections of great philosophical significance and reveals his love for tennis.
Intelligent, discreet, hard-working, humble and thoughtful. That’s how it is Jannik Sinner, a boy who, at 22 years old, has reached a spectacular degree of maturity both on a personal and professional level. If the Italian has always stood out for something, it is for his ability to improve every day and for a work ethic that has made him become one of the best in the world when, in his junior days, he was not even among the most promising players in Italy. In an intimate and extensive conversation with the newspaper Corriere, a few hours after his debut in the ATP Finals 2023the one born in San Cándido melts that shell of ice to express reflections that are very important to take into account and declare his passion and unconditional love for the sport to which he dedicates himself body and soul.
Expectations for the 2023 ATP Finals
“Competing here is the dream of any tennis player and doing it at home is very special. My big goal at the beginning of the season was to qualify and I achieved it early. It has been confirmation of the great work I am doing and that I have been able to stay ahead. a very high level all season”, declared a Sinner who is clear about the impact that his career can have on Italian fans. “I am excited to play at home because I realize that Fabio, Matteo and I have revolutionized tennis in our country. My coach, Cahill, told me a few weeks ago that sooner or later, I would realize that I am not playing just for myself. myself, but also for all the people who follow my career. That means extra motivation and I find it exciting to compete with the support of my audience,” he commented.
Opinion on Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer
“I want to face him as soon as possible. When you have him on the other side of the net you feel like you are playing against a legend and what happens always gives me a clear measure of what situation I am in. Facing Novak is the type of match for which I train hard every day and I wake up every morning excited to continue growing. It may be curious, but I saw myself closer to his level in the semifinals of Wimbledon this year than in the quarterfinals of the same tournament last season, even if we went to five sets,” he commented. “I feel very lucky in life, but I miss Federer very much and I regret not having faced him. Hopefully one day in exhibitions, but I am happy to belong to this generation, there are very varied personalities,” he confessed.
What does being a tennis player mean to him and what is his family like?
“I love playing under pressure, I consider it a privilege to be one of the people in such a small group that has to manage something like that. I have a normal family that keeps me grounded and knowing what real life is like. My Father was a cook in a restaurant in the mountains, he got up at 7 in the morning and you never knew when he would return. My mother dedicated herself to cleaning apartments and was a waitress, I always went to eat with my grandparents and did my homework there. My brother Mark is the most honest person I know, whenever I have problems I turn to him, he is my best friend. They all make me see that the real pressure is not what I may feel, but rather that of raising a family or surviving a war, not knowing if there will be food on the table that night or if a rocket will come through the window. Playing tennis is something that makes me feel honored and lucky in life,” he said.
Extreme self-demand and love for tennis
“I live full of doubts about whether I do enough to be a better tennis player. There are those who think that I work too much, but I believe that it is never enough. I marvel at the demands that come with dedicating myself to a sport like this, in which I have to search solutions on the fly, deploy resources and overcome my problems. Tennis is like a constant search for a hidden treasure. I come home every night exhausted and wonder if I have done enough or could I have tried harder,” he declared.
“I left home when I was 13 to play tennis, this sport is everything in my life. It gives me joy, sadness, hope, frustration… It’s my job, but I totally reject perceiving it as an activity with which to make money If I saw it that way, I would agree to play a lot of exhibitions, I would sign more advertising contracts, I would go to events… What I focus my efforts on is resting well, eating the right things, spending a lot of time at home and being ready to improve. My goal It is not about making money, but about becoming the best possible version of myself. The only way to grow is to be selective. This year I have played fewer tournaments to do training blocks. I locked myself in the gym for many hours in order to strengthen my physique. I wish I could become number 1 in the world, but you never know, maybe my limit is to be number 4,” he acknowledged.
How you see your life
“I don’t understand it. I don’t know what the life of a soccer player will be like, for example, but I’m living everything I dreamed of since I was a child. If I’m bored I force myself to read a book, I try not to spend too much time on my cell phone. I want to continue maintaining the child inside me as long as possible because only children know how to enjoy the moment to the fullest and do simple things that bring happiness. My greatest hobby is being with friends chatting, playing board games and having fun with simple things. I would say that my strangest hobby may be riding karts,” he says before talking about a tough moment in his life. “The last time I cried was when my grandfather died. He did it while I was flying home from Australia. When my father told me I held back, but in my bedroom I cried,” says a very mature Jannik Sinner.
2023-11-10 16:27:42
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