There's a lot of pressure and sometimes even a target on my back," Sinner opens up about his approach to big matches
In an interview with CNBC, Sinner explained how he handles the expectations surrounding him. With the controversy over his suspension, not to mention his defeat in the Roland-Garros final, the Italian has had to endure a number of tough events this season.
"I really like pressure—I think if you don’t feel it, you don’t care about what you’re doing. I feel privileged to be in the position I’m in: there’s a lot of pressure and sometimes even a target on my back.
That’s exactly why I keep working hard—now, all the players know how I play and how I move. That’s why I also have to improve in training, and that’s where I need my team. Having pressure is a privilege.
I always say hard work beats talent—I always step onto the court with a goal. I think the mentality starts to build on the training ground, when you struggle and suffer. Sometimes you don’t feel like training, but you still do what you can to have a good day. If you don’t do it in training, you won’t be able to do it in a match.
I don’t think there’s failure in our sport if you give 100% and do everything you can. There are good days and bad days—I’ve been lucky enough to experience both. If you don’t live through the bad days, you don’t have experience.
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