Sinner: "I'm very happy with what Matteo (Berrettini) said".

Jannik qualified for the third round of the US Open with great authority.

However, the questions put to him in the press conference still mainly concerned his doping affair and, more specifically, the reactions of various players.

In particular, the world number 1 dwelt on the testimony of Matteo Berrettini, who had been very kind to him.

As a reminder, the Italian colossus had declared: "Nobody would want to be in his place. I saw something different in his eyes, perhaps less joy than usual. But I know him well and I'm sure it was a mistake."

Clearly moved by his words, Sinner sent a beautiful message to his compatriot: "I'm very happy about what Matteo said, we know each other very well and we respect each other a lot.

We know each other very well and we respect each other a lot. We also know what we're like as human beings, and he showed me a lot of respect, which was a great honor.

This situation has taught me who is my friend and who isn't, I've understood how important sport is, but also life outside tennis."