Now all that remains is to cling to Sinner. The sad and inglorious exit of Spalletti’s national team from Euro 2024 puts even more pressure on the shoulders of the red of San Candidothe world number 1 in tennis. Italy is counting on him to recover from its footballing disappointments and to uphold the coat of arms and the pride of the Italian sport. In Jannik and the other Italians registered at the starting line of the “Championships”, the most important tennis tournament there is: Wimbledon. The South Tyrolean, however, is the one who has the highest chances of going all the way.
Italy eliminated from Euro2024, now it’s Jannik’s turn
Pressure that Sinner has never actually felt. He is used to playing for himself, for his dreams, for his ambitions. The expectations of the fans, and especially the Italians, he manages to transform into strength, he doesn’t feel them as an oppressive weight. And let’s hope that it will be the same this time. Jannik also watched the Azzurri’s defeat in Berlin on TV. Azzurri whom he had visited in March during the two friendlies played in the States. Many players of Spalletti’s national team have repeatedly declared that they are inspired by him: judging by the results, it would not seem so.
Sinner’s certainty: “I’m fine, not like in Paris”
Having overcome the disappointment of the elimination of the national team, now Jannik can dedicate himself body and soul to “his” tournament. In which he starts with concrete ambitions of victory. Also because, as he confessed to the microphones of Sky Sport, he feels good. Very good. As good as it could be. A whole different story, in short, compared to the discomforts he suffered during Roland Garros. “I am honored to be in this circle, I feel the history of Wimbledon,” explained Sinner. “Physically I feel very good, for me that’s the most important thing: the problems I had at Roland Garros are over.”
Wimbledon, let’s start: Sinner challenges Hanfmann on Monday
Sinner’s journey will start on Monday at 17.15 against Yannick Hanfmannan opponent not to be underestimated. Sinner himself knows it well: “On Monday there will be the first obstacle that promises to be very difficult, I hope to start well”, his hope. “I know in my head how many sacrifices I have made, how many hours of training I have done, how many noes I have said in my career – he added – I’m still young, I have to turn 23 this year, I can still improve physically, mentally and also tennis-wise. It’s all a process and mine has just begun. I will always continue to work and try to improve myself, both as a person and as a player.”
