Jannik Sinner is preparing to return to the field for his second match at the Masters 1000 in Madrid. The 22-year-old from South Tyrol faces the round of 16 match against the Russian Kotov to try to advance in a tournament that didn’t see him at the starting line last season. A “Russian” challenge also for the other Italian still on the scoreboard, Flavio Cobolli, who faces the fearsome Khachanov. In the meantime Jasmine Paolini relaunches the idea of mixed doubles in Paris 2024.
Sinner: at 8pm on the central court against Kotov
The appointment is at dinner time for the match Jannik Sinner in the round of 16 of the Madrid Open. The South Tyrolean champion’s match is in fact scheduled on the central Manolo Santana, not before 8pm. The starting time should be respected given that the program includes the match of the women’s tournament between Ostapenko and Jabeurbefore the most awaited moment of the Spanish public with the return to the pitch of Rafa Nadal challenging the Argentine Pedro Cachìnscheduled for 4pm. Then it will be Jannik’s turn.
Kotov: an opponent to fear
There ranking by Pavel Kotov, number 72 in the world, should not be misleading. The Russian knows how to be a very treacherous player despite his best ranking being only 61st place achieved at the end of January. Kotov is an extremely powerful player, capable of making the ball travel quickly. However, in his career he lacked the continuity necessary to be able to make the decisive leap in quality. But Jannik will have to keep his eyes open in an unprecedented match on the ATP circuit.
Jannik “plays” with a one-handed backhand
Training time for Jannik Sinner, followed everywhere in Madrid, by the cameras with the South Tyrolean who also enjoys trying something decidedly out of the ordinary for him: the one-handed backhand. In a video published on the “Univers Tennis” Twitter page, the Italian is seen having fun trying the shot.
Cobolli on Kachanov exam
The Masters 1000 in Madrid was a good testing ground for Italian athletes. The biggest disappointment came from the elimination of Musetti at the hands of Seyboth Wild which testifies to a moment of crisis on the part of the tennis player from Carrara. Sonego crashed right into Jannik while Arnaldi was one step away from the feat against the world number 4, Daniil Medvedev before surrendering in the third set. In addition to Sinner, he also tries to continue the race Flavio Cobolli who will challenge the Russian Khachonov tomorrow at 6.30pm in the Arantxa Sanchez Stadium. Very complicated match with Cobbo who however wants to try and continue his dream.
Jasmine Paolini’s proposal
Everyone wants a piece of Jannik Sinner, fans go hunting for a photo or an autograph. While Jasmine Paolini he would like it next to Paris 2024. The proposal has been launched for some time with the Tuscan tennis player who has always said she wants to play the mixed doubles with the South Tyrolean: “I would really like to play doubles with Jannik. We’ll see how it goes and what our goals will be. We will have to play singles and hopefully doubles with Sara. I think we’ll decide that later. I would like to play all the competitions, it would be a great opportunity. Something different and fun, I’ve never done it except in an Under16 team competition. But I’m not thinking about it at the moment”.
