World No. 1 Jannik Sinner hopes to rebound from his heartbreaking French Open closing loss to Carlos Alcaraz and a string of sleepless nights by making a robust exhibiting on the Halle Open.
In an exciting showdown, Sinner took the primary two units and had three match factors within the fourth set, however Spaniard Alcaraz persevered to grind out a 4-6, 6-7(4), 6-4, 7-6(3), 7-6(10-2) win in 5 hours and 29 minutes – the longest closing at Roland Garros.
Asked if he had thought in regards to the championship factors he did not convert, Sinner instructed reporters on Saturday: “Often. It occurs. I do not know the way it will look sooner or later.
“I think that it is not the most important thing, but I nevertheless try to forget the negative things and see what I can do here,” in Halle.
“I think that for me to play another tournament is positive, because every match is a new beginning, and I must be mentally ready to give my all on the court. Therefore, it is great I can be here in Halle. Yes, I had already a few sleepless nights, but I think every day it gets better.”
The 23-year-old Italian is the reigning champion at Halle and can search to defend his crown on the match, which begins Monday, as he gears up for Wimbledon, which can be held from June 30 to July 13 on the All England Lawn Tennis Club.
“The first practice session was OK. I hadn’t played since Paris, so my general feelings on the court were not so perfect,” Sinner mentioned.
“I believe an excellent grass-court participant can transfer properly. The ball can bounce a bit humorous due to the grass, and it’s important to serve intelligently.
“But in general, it is a surface on which I took a step forward last year and we will see how it goes this year.”
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