Rome, June 7 (LaPresse) – "Sinner has shown that despite three months of competitive inactivity, he is always ready to fight until the end. The loss in Rome was a 'sweet' defeat. I believe he has unfinished business, and it is right that this final is between him and Alcaraz to settle a sporting score that won’t be closed because I am convinced it will be a rivalry that repeats itself at other Slams and tournaments. They are the most talented players on the tennis circuit."
This is how Andrea Abodi, Minister for Sport and Youth, described the rivalry between Sinner and Alcaraz and commented on the results of Italian tennis on Sky Tg24.
"And then there is Musetti, who is knocking on the door, showing he can compete with everyone, certainly with Alcaraz. We also have our women coming from Olympic gold medals, representing the crowning of their careers and not settling, both in singles and doubles. It’s the Italian school that makes us smile and rejoice," he added.
Abodi also spoke about the Italian tennis movement: "The Federation has worked a lot on academies and schools. The results, with Sinner as the shining star, reflect horizontal growth. Errani and Vavassori win titles, Paolini and Errani reach finals, and Musetti was not defeated by Alcaraz in the semifinal. These are all signs that lead to becoming a model that goes far beyond the sport of tennis."