Jannik Sinner equals historic feat after pre-quarters win in Italian Open 2025
'Let's see how I wake up. I know it'll be a longer evening for me. I have to do many things. Trying to recover in the best possible way. But exactly as I said, I need this. I'm happy to be back. I was out for 3 months. Every situation for me, I feel fortunate to be here. I'm very lucky. Then we will see. Whatever comes out comes out,' Sinner said.Jannik Sinner ties Jimmy Connors & Bjorn Borg as the men who took the fewest matches to reach 50 tour-level wins as world #1 in history.Jimmy Connors - 53 matches.Bjorn Borg - 53 matches.- .Another huge accomplishment. pic.twitter.com/hcucQSPbel— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) May 13, 2025advertisement'Just tried to stay there mentally'Sinner also lauded Cerundolo as a tough competitor, saying that he couldn't have afforded to be complacent.'He's a very tough competitor. Obviously a great challenge for me. Especially now in this moment, trying to get used to so many difficult situations on the court. I was up a break in the first set. Then when he broke me back, I just tried to stay there mentally and play every point. I knew at 5-1 I had to be very careful. Things can change quickly,' Sinner added.In the quarterfinal, Sinner will lock horns with the winner of the match between Spain's Jaume Munar and Casper Ruud, who's fresh from winning his maiden ATP 1000 Masters title in Madrid.
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