Sinner Eyes Madrid Open Title Without Added Pressure
As the clay courts of Madrid beckon, Jannik Sinner, the world number two tennis player, is poised to narrow the gap on Novak Djokovic in the
“I don’t want to put pressure on myself. I’m living a very positive moment, winning a lot of matches, I just try to keep going like this,” Sinner shared with the press. His record this year is impressive, with only two losses in 27 matches. The Australian Open champion could amass 1,000 points and trail Djokovic by a mere 330 with a victory in Madrid, securing his fourth trophy of 2024.
Sinner’s philosophy is one of continuous improvement and seizing every chance to showcase his enhanced game. “In my mind, I know that I can and have to improve if I want to win more. I’m searching for new opportunities and I feel like that every tournament I play, there can be a good opportunity to show that my level has raised,” he said.
The defending Madrid champion, Carlos Alcaraz, regards Sinner as the top contender, especially with the French Open on the horizon. Alcaraz, currently third in the world rankings, acknowledged Sinner’s prowess. “He’s dangerous. He’s the best player in the world right now,” Alcaraz stated, adding that despite some skepticism about Sinner’s compatibility with clay, his track record speaks for itself.
Alcaraz also expressed his competitive spirit, “He can win every tournament he goes to, and obviously I’m fighting with him and Novak to be number one. I’m trying to stay there, but honestly it’s going to be difficult.”
As the tennis world turns its eyes to Madrid, Sinner’s calm approach and relentless pursuit of excellence might just be the recipe for his ascent in the rankings and a testament to his status as a formidable force on the court.
