Incredible Jannik Sinner, who had an extraordinary season on a personal level. During the Masters 1000 in Shanghai, he defeated Novak Djokovic in the final after a very high level match (7-6, 6-4). But after this victory, he made a cold declaration, he who still has a sword of Damocles over his head after having tested positive twice for clostebol, an anabolic steroid. Cleared, the World Anti-Doping Agency appealed to request a suspension of one or two years. A situation that bothers him.
And Open from Australiaand US Openthree Masters 1000two ATP 50065 wins, 6 losses, world number 1 until the end of the year, the 2024 season of Jannik Sinner is part of those that mark the history of a sport. Despite everything, it’s difficult for him to be fully happy, he who faces a two-year suspension for doping…
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“This year has been very hard”
After his victory at Masters 1000 in Shanghai facing Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner could not fully enjoy the moment, as relayed by Eurosport : « This year has been very, very hard for me because of other circumstances. So much so that I lost my smile a little bit because I had problems off the court, and I still have them in my mind. It’s never easy to play in these circumstances, but I just tried to enjoy it as best I could on the court. Being successful is great, and then it’s nice to thank all the people who work with me every day and know me better than anyone. People think that because you win or are successful that you don’t have problems, but that’s not true. My situation is not comfortable, I would like not to be in this position off the court and play more freely, enjoy it more. But you have to accept it. I feel strong when I go on court. I try not to think about it, stay focused on everything I do and I give 100% in every training or match. »
“We take success in a different way”
« But of course, there are times when I think about it. So we take successes in a different way. What I learned is that success will never change me as a person, no matter the results. I just try to be very calm, and not get into trouble if I miss shots or if I’m unlucky sometimes. I just try to push myself with the best energy possible, confess Sinner. Every day is a little different, I try to control what I can control: the head of course, and the physical aspect. But the rest, you just have to believe in it and stay calm, especially in the important moments of a match. »
