New World No.2 Jannik Sinner has said that his main objective is to be ready for the Roland Garros. French Open, the second slam of the year, is all set to begin on May 20 in Paris. Sinner has been in sublime form in the ongoing season as he has won the Australian Open, Rotterdam Open, and Miami Open.
The youngster also made it to the semifinals of the Indian Wells but lost to rival Carlos Alcaraz. Sinner has won 25 out of his 26 matches and he will look to carry his hard court form to clay.
Meanwhile, Sinner was stunned in the second round of Roland Garros in 2023 by Germany’s Daniel Altmaier in a thrilling five-set contest. However, the last six months have been amazing for the 22-year-old Italian.
Sinner said in the press conference after winning the Miami Open, “Now I am No.2 and I am very happy to get there. I always work to be the best version of myself to get better on the court and possibly also as a person. If one day all this means world No.1, I will be happy.
“Let’s take it step by step. My main objective is Roland Garros, everything will be done with the aim of getting there in the best condition.”
Sinner reached the quarterfinal of Roland Garros in 2020 but playing on clay isn’t his strongest suit and he will be determined to turn the tables in this season.
“Yeah, first of all, you don’t have so much time to adapt, because Monaco, I guess we start to practice Thursday the first time. So not even one week to get used to the clay,” explained Sinner.
“There are always some strange results usually in Monaco, so let’s see what’s coming this year. For sure, the main goal is Roland Garros, yes, but trying to work slowly into this tournament and trying to play it in the best possible way. Before I have Rome, for me, especially is a really, really important tournament. You know, playing with the home crowd, it’s always amazing.”
The Australian Open champion added, “And that’s it. No, I’m very relaxed. Look, I have the feeling that I have learned many things from last year what I can do better. Physically I’m in a different shape than I was last year, which the clay is a lot physical. Then we’ll see how it goes.”
Sinner will kick off his clay court season at the Monte Carlo Masters next week.
