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15 hours ago
- Sport
- First Post
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
Malay Mail
15 hours ago
- Sport
- Malay Mail
World No. 1 Sinner aims to bounce back at Halle Open after sleepless nights following Roland Garros defeat
PARIS, June 15 — 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 yesterday: '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.' 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.' — Reuters
New Straits Times
16 hours ago
- Sport
- New Straits Times
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. "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." — REUTERS
Asharq Al-Awsat
16 hours ago
- Sport
- Asharq Al-Awsat
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 agonizing 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. "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."
The Sun
18 hours ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Sinner Eyes Halle Comeback After Heartbreaking French Open Loss
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. "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."
