Sinner admits struggling in clay, seeks change in French Open
Jannik Sinner admits struggling in clay on Monday, as he seeks to make changes in his game before the French Open later this month.
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SINNER ADMITS CLAY STRUGGLES AMONG OTHER SURFACES DESPITE BETTER WIN PERCENTAGE
Sinner admits his struggles in clay among other surfaces despite registering a better win percentage throughout his career.
Furthermore, the 23-year-old Italian world No.1 posted a 72% win percentage on clay.
Moreover, he vowed to make adjustments in time for the French Open, where he only reached the semifinals last year.
“Last year in Paris the situation was different, the condition. To change level I have to change little things,” Sinner aid.
“Surely the movement, even understanding where to be is sometimes a little different between hard courts and clay,” he added.
JANNIK SAYS REACHING ITALIAN OPEN FINAL ‘GOOD’ FOR HIS CLAY PERFORMANCE THIS YEAR
Sinner says reaching the Italian Open final was “good” for his performance in clay this year in his comeback tournament after a three-month ban.
Moreover, the Italian dominated Francisco Cerundolo, Casper Ruud, and Tommy Paul to reach the final in Rome.
Furthermore, Sinner’s loss to archrival Carlos Alcaraz of Spain in the final was a learning experience he can pick up before Roland Garros.
“But in general it was a good test to see where I am on clay, good to play before two Slams against him (Alcaraz),” the Italian said.
“We have to improve, it’s the surface where I struggle the most (clay),” he added.
ITALIAN TENNIS OFFICIAL WANTS ITALIAN OPEN AS FIFTH TENNIS GRAND SLAM
Meanwhile, an Italian tennis official wants the Italian Open as the fifth grand slam in tennis.
Furthermore, Italian Tennis and Padel Federation president Angelo Binaghi cited the growth of tennis in their country the past few years.
Moreover, Sinner dominating men’s tennis and Jasmine Paolini winning in Rome this year are just some factors that continue to elevate Italian tennis.
“In what other part of society is there a monopoly that lasts for more than 100 years?” Binaghi asked.
Why are there always four and always the same four? … It’s absolutely unfair and doesn’t help tennis grow,” he added.
Officials from the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open have yet to make a comment on Binghi’s statement.
