ROMA. Calm is the virtue of the strong. And it is the main quality that he had to show off Jannik Sinner to make her a complicated meeting and join Matteo Berrettini in round of 16 of the Australian Open, first Slam of 2022.
The South Tyrolean won in four sets, suffering a little, on the Japanese Taro Daniel, n.120 of the ranking and passed through the qualifications (where he had lined up three Italians: Arnaboldi, Moroni and Caruso): 6-4 1-6 6-3 6-3 the score, after two hours and 41 minutes of play, in favor of the Italian who lands for the first time on three participations in the second week of the Slam Down Under.
Sinner Monday a place in the quarters will be played with the Australian Alex De Minaur, 42 Atp and 32nd seeded.
Meanwhile, wink at John McEnroe who just yesterday said he was willing to train the blue to help him become a great champion. “Be coached by McEnroe? Yes, I would like“, Sinner’s words to Eurosport’s microphones.
“When John speaks, we all know he is a legend and so yes … Let’s see what comes out later.”
Waiting to understand who will be the supercoach of the South Tyrolean, Sinner at only 20 years and 5 months he has already reached the round of 16 in three out of four Grand Slams.
Record numbers for the South Tyrolean, whose victory allows Italian tennis to bring at least two players to the fourth round for the sixth consecutive major. Undefeated in Australia between the Atp Cup (singles) and the Australian Open, Sinner analyzed the moment at a press conference.
“I am very happy with how things are going – his words – Today’s match was particularly tough. After a very good start I started making too many mistakes while my opponent grew. I have to learn to maintain a certain level. for many hours.
I’ve reached the second week, now head to the next match which will be just as tough: we’ll see what happens. ”
Sinner then comments on the excellent moment of the blue tennis. “The results of the Italians are no coincidence – he explains – In Italy we have many tournaments between Itf and Challenger, the younger boys can have wild cards and even in the event of a defeat they have the opportunity to stay in place, train and grow. We also have excellent coaches and on the pitch we are driving each other “.
On the next opponent, Alex De Minaur, 2-0 down in the previous matches against the blue. “I have already faced the home player on a couple of occasions. It is certainly not easy to play against the crowd but I will try to get myself ready for such a tough challenge. De Minaur always plays very well at home. ”