Jannik’s words in the press conference on the eve of the tournament: “I’m not 100%, but I can’t do magic. I know I can play good tennis even in the shape I’m in.” Roland Garros is live on Eurosport (Sky channels 210 and 211 and streaming on NOW) from 26 May to 9 June
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“The hip doesn’t bother me anymore” Jannik says so Sinner, protagonist of the media day on the eve of Roland Garros. In view of the debut against Chris Eubanks, the focus is on the condition of the Italian, returning after the week of therapy on his right hip carried out at J Medical in Turin. From the words of the person concerned, confidence transpires, but also the awareness of not being in top form: “I’m not 100%, but I can’t expect magic from myself – explained the n. 2 in the world in the press conference – I know I can play good tennis even in the conditions I’m in now”. What makes the difference, however, is above all Jannik’s desire to be there in a tournament that could crown him the new No. 1 in the world: “I decided to play Roland Garros because it is a Slam – he added – I hope I can be part of it if my body allows me.”
“Latest positive tests, the mental aspect is important”
Think day after day. This is the spirit of Jannik, comforted by the latest tests carried out on his hip: “The latest tests were positiveI told myself that I would only play under these conditions – he added – It’s not the Slam preparation I’m used to, I hope that the first shift can help me pacebut the mental aspect will be even more important, accepting what can happen on the pitch.”
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“An important tournament also for the Olympics”
Furthermore, being in Paris is important for another seasonal objective: the Olympics, which will be played on the red of Roland Garros. “I’m here because it’s an important tournament because I’m trying to learn year after year how to play better on clay – he concluded – Then it could also be important because there will be the Olympics on clay. We decided after the very positive results of the latest tests, we are working hard to get back into condition. I did long days of training and I understood that the hip holds up“.
