Rome, 17 May (LaPresse) – "Today’s final was tricky because of the timing, with the sun and the shade. There was also a wind that kept changing direction. It was difficult; I felt a bit tense before the match because I knew what I was playing for. I tried to stay as calm as possible. I didn’t start well, but after half an hour I felt better and my serve improved. It was a very important day for Italian tennis in general, starting with the doubles, so it was a great day.” So said Jannik Sinner at the press conference after winning the Rome Masters 1000. ‘I don’t have much time to take in what we’re achieving; my goal remains Paris. What we’ve done so far is incredible, but I realise it won’t be like this all year. Now I need to switch off and rest a bit, but also keep fit – there’s the most important tournament for me this year. I don’t want to put pressure on myself; that will come of its own accord,’ he added. "The most important thing is to be physically fit; otherwise, you won’t get anywhere. That’s why I thank the team for looking after my physical condition. For me, the body is the most important thing; everyone plays well in tennis. Am I happy? I know I can take two days off, but then it starts all over again. You can lose your rhythm in an instant. It depends on how you live your life; I’m balanced in my approach off the court. I’m also happy just spending half a day playing golf or going go-karting. After the match against Medvedev, I congratulated myself because I’d worked so hard on court,” he continued.
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