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The newly-crowned French Open champion, Coco Gauff, who has enhanced her game, is poised to break the duopoly of Swiatek and Sabalenka, writes Sidney Kiran
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Sinner reveals experiencing 'sleepless nights' after losing French Open final to Alcaraz: 'I try to forget negative things'
Jannik Sinner lost the French Open final to Carlos Alcaraz despite winning the first two sets and having three match points in the fourth set. read more Jannik Sinner failed to convert three match points against Carlos Alcaraz in the French Open final. Image: Reuters World number one Jannik Sinner wants to use the Halle Open as a chance to bounce back from sleepless nights after his agonising loss to rival Carlos Alcaraz in the French Open final this month . In a thrilling showdown, Sinner took the first two sets and had three match points in the fourth set, but Spaniard Alcaraz persevered to grind out a 4-6 6-7(4) 6-4 7-6(3) 7-6(10-2) win in five hours and 29 minutes - the longest final at Roland Garros. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD French Open defeat gave Sinner 'sleepless nights' Asked if he had thought about the championship points he failed to convert, Sinner told reporters on Saturday: 'Often. It happens. I don't know how it will look in the future. 'I think that it is not the most important thing, but I nevertheless try to forget the negative things and see what I can do here' in Halle. 'I think that for me to play another tournament is positive, because every match is a new beginning, and I must be mentally ready to give my all on the court. Therefore, it is great I can be here in Halle. Yes, I had already a few sleepless nights, but I think every day it gets better.' Read More | Exclusive | Alcaraz already an all-surface great, will win quite a few Australian Open titles too The 23-year-old Italian is the reigning champion at Halle and will seek to defend his crown at the tournament, which starts on Monday, as he gears up for Wimbledon, which will be held from June 30 to July 13 at the All England Lawn Tennis Club. 'The first practice session was OK. I hadn't played since Paris, so my general feelings on the court were not so perfect,' Sinner said. 'I think a good grass-court player can move well. The ball can bounce a bit funny because of the grass, and you have to serve intelligently. 'But in general, it is a surface on which I took a step forward last year and we will see how it goes this year.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
Time of India
3 hours ago
- Time of India
Jannik Sinner says he's had 'a few sleepless nights' since losing to Carlos Alcaraz in French Open
Second placed Italy's Jannik Sinner reacts after the final match of the French Tennis Open against Spain's Carlos Alcaraz at the Roland-Garros stadium in Paris, Sunday, June 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson) World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has revealed that he has had trouble sleeping after he lost the French Open final to Carlos Alcaraz in a five-set thriller. In the fourth set of the match, the Italian had three championship points, but he faltered and Alcaraz recovered to win the gruelling contest. Alcaraz won the match 4-6, 6-7(4), 6-4, 7-6(3), 7-6(10-2) after five hours and 29 minutes — the longest men's final in Roland Garros history. 3 match points down, Alcaraz locked in and won the next 5 points. The rest is history 📚 #RolandGarros — Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) June 10, 2025 "I've already had a few sleepless nights, but I think every day it gets better. My family stands behind me, and my friends. That is the most important thing for me. Tennis is important in my life, but nonetheless, family and friends are more important. I still think often about the match,' Sinner said in his pre-tournament press conference at the Terra Wortmann Open in Halle. 'It happens. I don't know how it will look in the future. I think it is not the most important thing, but I still try to forget the negative aspects and see what I can do here [in Halle]." Sinner also said that playing table tennis has helped him keep his mind off the defeat. 'I spent a few days with friends and family having fun doing simple things, like playing ping pong. For me, it is important to find the time and the way to experience a bit of normality. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Buy Brass Idols - Handmade Brass Statues for Home & Gifting Luxeartisanship Buy Now Undo I am lucky to be surrounded by people who care about me and love me very much.' Sinner, who opens his Halle title defence against a qualifier on Monday, said: 'I think that for me to play another tournament is positive, because every match is a new beginning, and I must be mentally ready to give my all on the court. Therefore, it is great that I can be here in Halle. It always depends on how you manage to react and get out of it, and also on what you want or don't want to see. I can focus on the missed match points or on a match where I was mentally on the ball for five and a half hours.'
The Hindu
4 hours ago
- The Hindu
Sinner seeks to put disappointment of French Open defeat behind him
World number one Jannik Sinner wants to use the Halle Open as a chance to bounce back from sleepless nights after his agonising loss to rival Carlos Alcaraz in the French Open final this month. In a thrilling showdown, Sinner took the first two sets and had three match points in the fourth set, but Spaniard Alcaraz persevered to grind out a 4-6 6-7(4) 6-4 7-6(3) 7-6(10-2) win in five hours and 29 minutes - the longest final at Roland Garros. Asked if he had thought about the championship points he failed to convert, Sinner told reporters on Saturday: 'Often. It happens. I don't know how it will look in the future. Also read | Zverev reaches Stuttgart Open final 'I think that it is not the most important thing, but I nevertheless try to forget the negative things and see what I can do here' in Halle. 'I think that for me to play another tournament is positive, because every match is a new beginning, and I must be mentally ready to give my all on the court. Therefore, it is great I can be here in Halle. Yes, I had already a few sleepless nights, but I think every day it gets better.' The 23-year-old Italian is the reigning champion at Halle and will seek to defend his crown at the tournament, which starts on Monday, as he gears up for Wimbledon, which will be held from June 30 to July 13 at the All England Lawn Tennis Club. 'The first practice session was OK. I hadn't played since Paris, so my general feelings on the court were not so perfect,' Sinner said. 'I think a good grass-court player can move well. The ball can bounce a bit funny because of the grass, and you have to serve intelligently. 'But in general, it is a surface on which I took a step forward last year and we will see how it goes this year.'
