The semi-final exit in Monte Carlo against Tsitsipas hurts, due to that unread ball outside thereferee Aurelie Tourte which would have been worth the second break lead in the third set and probably the victory of the match. In the end, the Greek took the victory in the final over Ruud, rejoicing through tears. SinnerOn the other hand, he is already thinking about Rome but will first perform in Madrid, after not being at his best physically in the Principality due to some cramps in his right knee.
Despite everything, the anger was put aside, as he demonstrated with a post on Instagram, giving the appointment to next event in Madrid: “Let’s move forward — the tennis player’s words — Focusing on what comes next, I can’t wait to play in Madrid. Thanks to all of you guys for the support over the last few weeks.” Also in the press conference after the match in Monte Carlo , Sinner had tried to throw water on the fire: “It happened – he said – Now nothing can be done and as far as I’m concerned it is already the past. I mean, yes, it’s hard to accept and it’s hard to digest also because at one point I was playing great tennis. Everything was going in the right direction, even from a tactical point of view, but then everyone can make mistakes, unfortunately or fortunately. I too can make mistakes and these things happen, that’s how it went.”
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And again: “Afterwards came the cramps, maybe they are also a nervous consequence of what had happened (laughs) – he said – After this it’s not easy to play even if I did my best. It must also be said that Stefanos has raised the bar but now the challenge was over. Ultimately this is the beautiful part of tennis.”
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