Jannik Sinner has addressed concerns about his recent injury troubles ahead of the Cincinnati Open, but he does admit that he typically struggles at this event. The top-ranked player in the world was unable to compete in the Italian Open in May due to a hip injury sustained at the Madrid Open. Two months later, he had to withdraw from the Paris Olympics due to tonsillitis. Sinner returned to the court at the Canadian Open last week, but his hip continued to bother him during a quarter-final loss to Andrey Rublev. This raised doubts about his participation in the ATP Masters 1000 event in Mason and the upcoming US Open. However, the Italian player has provided a positive update, stating that he feels good and is looking forward to returning to the court in Cincinnati.
Sinner acknowledges that missing out on the Paris Olympics was a significant disappointment, but he understands that both success and disappointment are part of the sport. Despite feeling confident in his abilities on the court, he recognizes the need to accept the setbacks. He believes that his season has been progressing positively and he plans to continue building on that momentum.
The Cincinnati Open is a crucial tournament leading up to the US Open, but Sinner has struggled to perform well at the Lindner Family Tennis Centre in the past. He has never advanced beyond the third round at this event. Reflecting on his previous experiences, he admits that the conditions have posed challenges for him. However, he is eager to see how he performs this year and views it as an important test before the final Grand Slam of the year. Sinner emphasizes the significance of this tournament in boosting his confidence for the US Open and expresses his determination to give his best performance.
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