Monte Carlo, Apr. 4 (LaPresse) – “I like playing on clay, but it’s not my favorite surface. I really believe I can play good tennis. I haven’t won a Masters 1000 on clay yet, but I’ve come close a couple of times. I can’t predict the future, but it would be great to win here… It’s a tournament I love to play, and I’m happy to be here.” This is what Jannik Sinner said in a press conference ahead of his debut at the Monte Carlo Masters 1000.
“We’ve worked hard there, and our efforts have paid off. I felt that the long sessions under the sun in Indian Wells helped me a lot, and in the U.S. I had no difficulties. But on this surface, we will get other answers,” he continued. “This is a different surface: we all know it’s more physically demanding. Last year I played good tennis on this surface, so let’s see what happens this year.”
With Alcaraz having to defend more than 4,000 points during the clay season, Sinner has great chances to return to number 1 before starting the defense of his Wimbledon title. But he said he is not worried about the battle for the top spot next week: “I’m aware of the possible scenarios… but when you are a top-level player, your goal is to win trophies,” he emphasized. “I look more at the Race because it shows how someone has played during the year.”
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