Sinner: "I'm surprised with myself, this is not normal"

The Italian reflects on the level of play he is showing and provides some key insights that explain his stellar season.

Diego Jiménez Rubio | 17 Nov 2024 | 00.11
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Jannik Sinner speaks as finalist of ATP Finals 2024. Photo: gettyimages
Jannik Sinner speaks as finalist of ATP Finals 2024. Photo: gettyimages

Turning victory into a routine can cause others to undervalue its merit. Jannik Sinner does not want to fall into that trap and warns that the level of tennis he is displaying cannot be taken for granted as something infinite. After reaching the final of the 2024 ATP Finals, the Italian explained in a press conference some factors that account for his fantastic level and admitted his own surprise at it.

Adjectives are running out to describe what Jannik Sinner offers every time he steps on a tennis court in recent months. The best player on the planet has earned that consideration and aims to top off a glorious season with the title at the 2024 ATP Finals. He is just one match away from achieving it, and few believe that Taylor Fritz has real chances after witnessing the displays by the Italian this week.

- How he explains his progression this season

"It has been an excellent year where having good preparation and intelligently organizing the calendar was crucial. The balance is more than positive, but there is still work to be done here and with the Davis Cup. I know that winning against Fritz will be difficult; he has raised his level significantly, and in our group stage match, everything was decided by small details. Finals are always special matches, so I must be very attentive. In any case, I feel that I have grown a lot as a tennis player in the last 12 months," he commented.

- The importance of not taking anything for granted and appreciating this moment as it deserves

"Every match is unpredictable; I am aware that there will be days when things go wrong for me, and I am unable to find solutions. Right now, I am playing at a very high level. I believe it was crucial to arrive here days in advance. Also, making certain decisions during the season that have helped me arrive fresh at the end of the year. In any case, I would be lying if I said I am not surprised by myself. I do not consider this normal, and I can assure you that I will never take anything for granted," Jannik Sinner declared, already on the brink of glory in these 2024 ATP Finals.

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