Jannik Sinner continues course towards Novak Djokovic clash as he has simple mindset: "Try to stay focused and calm"
ATPSaturday, 20 January 2024 at 00:30
Jannik
Sinner continues his winning streak at the 2024 Australian Open and remains
hesitant to look ahead to a potential face-off with Novak Djokovic. The Italian
quietly progresses through the main draw with ease, having not dropped a set in
the first three rounds. As of now, he is the only player in the fourth round
who has not conceded a set.
Sinner has
already defeated Botic van de Zandschulp (6-4, 7-5, 6-3) and Jesper de Jong
(6-2, 6-2, 6-2), and the match against the 26th seed Sebastian Baez (6-0, 6-1,
6-3) was even more comfortable. "I feel good on the court at the moment,”
said the world No. 4.
Sinner reflects on dominant streak
Reflecting
on his recent opponents, Sinner mentioned that the last two had similar playing
styles, unlike the first round: “The last two rounds I had two similar
opponents. The first round was a little bit different. The next round is going
to be completely different again.”
In the
fourth round, Sinner will face Karen Khachanov (15th seed). The Russian is
always a formidable opponent, and last year, he had an impressive run to the
semifinals in Melbourne. Regarding his upcoming rival, Sinner commented,
"I just try to stay focused, to stay calm. I enjoy every moment on the
court and also off the court, I think everything is going in the right
way."
"I do
feel confident, no? I came here with a good off-season, preparation. And
obviously the two matches in Kooyong, they helped me a little bit to get into
match rhythm, and I'm just quite focused and also relaxed on the court at the
moment.”
Jannik
Sinner has asserted his dominance in all his matches at this year's Australian
Open, recognizing that as he progresses, opponents may pose greater challenges.
"Let's see how I handle the situation when the score is even or I'm down,
how I react. It's going to be interesting to see," he added. "You
know, also in matches, I used to be really, really serious, which I still am,
obviously.”
The Italian
also shared his desire to bring a lighter atmosphere to his on-court demeanor:
"But, you know, even in practice sessions I consider myself as a really
hard worker, but sometimes you have to smile, you have to laugh a little bit
because it's also important, and it changes your attitude on the court a little
bit,” the 22-year-old young star added.
"And
today was the same. On 5-3 [in the final set] I joked a little bit because it
gives myself also a little bit of motivation sometimes," Jannik Sinner
concluded.
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
His reporting combines statistical analysis with clear explanation, helping readers understand tactical developments, player form, and broader storylines across the tour. Working fluently in both Spanish and English, Cristhián collaborates with an international editorial team and contributes to comprehensive global coverage. As part of his work, he has conducted interviews and media interactions with leading figures in the sport, including Caroline Wozniacki and John McEnroe.
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