"Sinner explains what his great improvement has been this year"

The number one in the ranking is at his best moment, leading his country towards a new cup and explaining in which aspect of the game he has noticed many improvements

Óscar Belloch | 23 Nov 2024 | 20.19
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Jannik Sinner in the 2024 Davis Cup. Photo: Getty
Jannik Sinner in the 2024 Davis Cup. Photo: Getty

Italy is already in the final of the 2024 Davis Cup after defeating Australia without the need to reach the doubles match to qualify. Matteo Berrettini managed to come back against a resilient Thanasi Kokkinakis, who always excels when playing in his country or with his national team, and Jannik Sinner easily resolved his match against Alex De Minaur in two sets. They are now in the grand final in Malaga, facing the Netherlands.

The final week of tennis in 2024 will come to an end with the final of the Davis Cup, where Italy arrives as the top favorite to win their third bowl, which would also be their second consecutive. This favoritism is largely due to the great form of the world number one, Jannik Sinner, who is playing flawless tennis that seems unbeatable. The Italian spoke at a press conference prior to the grand final.

- Current Form

"I believe I am a very solid player from the baseline and capable of doing very different things, not just hitting hard. I have achieved many things this year, so I take nothing for granted. The match with De Minaur was of high quality from both sides, with just one break in each set," commented Sinner.

When asked about his biggest improvement this year, Sinner didn't hesitate: "I have greatly improved my serve this year. I feel that it helps me in moments when I may be weaker from the back of the court, and it feels good because I earn easy points."

- Underestimating the Netherlands

The Netherlands defeated Spain and also Germany to reach the final, something unexpected, but the Italian team does not underestimate them: "It will be tough. It's a final and especially in the Davis Cup, anything can happen, as we have seen this week. We are not surprised; we will give our best and need to choose wisely who will play tomorrow. This competition is very unpredictable, so we can only be happy to be back in the final," said Sinner.

"We are also lucky to have strong support from Italian fans in the stands; they are very passionate and their presence is felt a lot. It's a very positive thing, especially when matches get tough."

- Possibility of Winning Another Davis Cup

Jannik Sinner is the key player in the Italian Davis Cup team: "Winning would be a dream ending to the year for everyone; it's the final tournament of the season for all team members. It would mean a lot to us, not just for the title but also for successfully defending it. However, if we don't win, it will still be a great achievement to have reached the final. If we are here, it's because we are a great team, and we have shown that reaching this stage is not just luck. We also have a great staff that helps us be in the best conditions. Tomorrow will be an intense day, and we are going to enjoy it,"

The Davis Cup final will be tomorrow, Sunday, November 24th, contested between Italy and the Netherlands. It would be the third cup for Italy after 1976 and 2023, while it would be the first for the Dutch team.

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