Jannik Sinner says why he has been ‘lucky’ in 2024 as he shares fitness update ahead of the Paris Masters

Posted by Admin October 28, 2024 Tennis

Jannik Sinner has the chance to continue his phenomenal season so far with success at the Paris Masters.

The world number one’s chances of another title have undoubtedly increased, with Novak Djokovic having withdrawn from the Paris Masters.

But Sinner will perhaps be focusing on his own game ahead of the Masters 1,000 event, which Djokovic won in 2023.

The Italian defeated the Serbian in the Shanghai Masters final earlier this month, with Sinner then beating Djokovic in the Six Kings Slam semi-final.

World number one Sinner went on to beat Carlos Alcaraz in the final, but now turns his attention back to the ATP Tour.

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‘Lucky’ Jannik Sinner issues fitness update ahead of Paris Masters

It has been a very busy schedule for the two-time Grand Slam champion, who has qualified for the ATP Finals in Turn in next month.

He has now shared his fitness levels ahead of the Paris Masters, with Sinner saying in his opening press conference: “I feel like that we made some very, very good choices throughout this whole year, trying to be ready also for the end of the year.

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“I was lucky also to not play as many tournaments and going always quite far in tournaments, which was good for me. My level seems okay.

“You know, these questions are going to be answered then on court, but talking about my general mental stages, it’s very fine. I’m happy to be here, and obviously then for me the main event it’s going to be in Turin.

“You know, this is for me the main event of the end of the year, and it was one goal from the beginning of the year, to qualify there, so let’s see.”

Jannik Sinner eyeing eighth tour-level title of 2024 at Paris Masters

Sinner was set for a tough start at the Paris Masters, with the Italian having been drawn to face the winner of Ben Shelton versus Felix Auger-Aliassime.

But the Canadian has since withdrawn from the tournament due to a back injury sustained at the Swiss Indoors Basel.

Regardless of the opponent, however, Sinner will be full of confidence about clinching yet another title this season.

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The world number one already boasts seven titles for the season, with the Italian currently on a 65-6 win-loss record.

He is in formidable form on the court, and will be desperate to go into the year-end finals in the best shape possible.