Number one, but with the humility that has always distinguished him. Jannik Sinner This is how he presents himself at the ATP 500 in Halle, the first tournament he will play as number one in the world. An important milestone for Sinner who will make his debut on German grass against Griekspoor: “Having become no. 1 means a lot to me – says Sinner in an interview with Tennis TV – It’s one thing to win a tournament, it’s another to be n. 1 in the world. I’m happy to be in this position, I’ve worked a lot and made a lot of sacrifices to be here. Now something new and exciting begins for me. I can’t wait to get back on the pitch, the place where I feel comfortable. It was nice to share this moment with all Italians“.
“It’s just a result, I remain myself”
A historic achievement for Sinner and for the entire Italian movement, but Jannik underlines above all its simplicity. What happened, in fact, did not change him off the pitch: “Me, my family, the people who love me and my friends we are always the same – he explains – It’s just a result. Obviously everyone is happy and I’m really lucky to be able to share this with them, but otherwise I’m still the same person I was a year or two ago. I love spending time with them doing something differentlike going karting, playing cards or something and that’s where I feel very good.”
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“Federer’s message was special”
Jannik then spoke of the messages received from the former number one for the achieved goal: “My idol was Federer, his message was special, but all those received by the former world number one were beautiful. I wish I could thank them personally, doing it with everyone in person would be the best“.
“Halle good test towards Wimbledon”
Finally, Sinner spoke about the Halle tournament and the swing on grass towards Wimbledon: “I’m happy to be playing on grass again. It’s a surface where you have little time to adapt to. The goal is Wimbledon, in Halle I hope to play as many matches as possible. The draw is very difficult, right from the debut against Griekspoor. I can’t wait to get on the pitch, it will be a good test for me.”
