Sinner: "There's always a bad day".
Jannik Sinner has had quite a season. A clear world No.1, he won 9 titles, including two Grand Slams and the Davis Cup with Italy.
In an interview with Esquire magazine, he gave an initial assessment of his season, noting in particular the areas for improvement that need to be explored.
He declared: "In the US Open final, I didn't serve well. That can happen. But it's a shot where there's a lot of room for improvement. I'm convinced that, whatever your level of training, there's always one bad day. But it's important to be able to vary your shots, to feel more confident at net, to work on your volley, to get a different feel for the ball.
Accepting yourself. I've matured, I understand myself better. It may sound silly, but getting to know yourself is fundamental. I've worked a lot on this with Riccardo Ceccarelli (sports psychologist). Sometimes, I'd lose matches because I was expending too much energy - the cramps and discomfort would start.
But when I started to admit that I was wrong, I took small steps forward. In the game, it's easier for me, I easily forget the mistake. In training, on the other hand, I'm quick to look for ways to improve. It's a mistake."
