Jannik Sinner pictured – Photo Patrick Boren
?❤️ LiveTennis TV – Jannik Sinner trains on the courts of Roland Garros 2024
The courts of Roland Garros came alive yesterday with the arrival of two of the main title contenders, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. The lucky spectators present in the stands had the privilege of witnessing top-level tennis throughout the day.
Carlos Alcaraz, number 3 in the world, made his entrance in the late afternoon, greeted by a rock star-worthy ovation from his adoring fans. Despite a persistent problem in his right arm, the young Spaniard had a fun and engaging training session with the promising Frenchman Luca van Assche. Alcaraz’s contagious enthusiasm infected the audience, especially a group of children who continued to shout “vamos”, to which the two-time Grand Slam winner responded with a lightning backhand and a cry of “vamos”. in their direction.
Jannik Sinner, winner of the Australian Open, made his first appearance on the Parisian courts after withdrawing before the Rome Masters due to a hip injury. The Italian appeared in great form, engaged in intense exchanges with former world number 4 Kei Nishikori, whose return to Roland Garros is highly anticipated after two years of absence.
In the female sector, Paula Badosa and Caroline Garcia they opened the ball with morning training sessions on the Philippe-Chatrier Field. But it was the match between Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina that made it clear why these two players are considered part of the new ‘Big Four’ of tennis along with Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff. Powerful serves and heavy groundstrokes characterized their training, demonstrating their determination to impose themselves on the Parisian clay.
The day ended with a moment of excitement as fans recognized the tall, tanned figure of Daniil Medvedev, world number 5, who was heading to Campo Simonne-Mathieu for an evening training session with Serbian Miomir Kecmanovic. Medvedev was chased by children of all ages, turning into a sort of Pied Piper of tennis.
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