Roddick Analyzes Sinner's Comeback: "How Will Other Players React If He Returns Hungry?"
Suspended until April 13, the date he was cleared to resume training, Sinner will return for the end of the clay season. After a three-month break, many are wondering what level the world No. 1 will display.
In an interview with Tennis World Italia, former champion Andy Roddick shared his analysis:
"What will happen is one of two things: He won’t play well in Rome or at Roland Garros—and by the way, it’s worth noting that clay isn’t his favorite surface—so we’ll overreact to any result Sinner has upon his return.
And we’ll say, 'This suspension really hurt him,' if he loses in Rome or falls in the semifinals at Roland Garros. However, it’s obvious that could’ve happened even without the suspension. If he plays well and wins, the situation will be very interesting."
According to him, this long break could even offer some advantage for the 23-year-old player:
"The question is how other players will react if a fresh and hungry Sinner returns in top form and delivers strong performances in Rome and at Roland Garros.
What will be curious to see is whether, in such a packed schedule, someone will take breaks to arrive in better shape for Paris. Will there be players who compete in Indian Wells and Miami but skip clay tournaments before Paris?
Meaning, they start later and take a break during the clay season to rest. So, I think the Italian’s experience could be a useful learning tool from a Roland Garros perspective. We’ll see."
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