The first Grand Slam title in Melbourne will not be his last. The future belongs to Jannik Sinner in tennis. He sees this pressure as something positive
After winning the first Grand Slam title of his career, Jannik Sinner is eager for more big wins.
“It’s a great moment for me and my team. But I know that I have to keep developing if I want to have another chance to hold such a big trophy in my hands. And that’s what I want,” said the 22-year-old Italian after his five-set victory over Russia’s Daniil Medvedev in the final of the Australian Open. “I’m looking forward to what’s to come.”
Sinner is not worried about not living up to the now significantly higher expectations. “There’s always pressure, but pressure is a good thing. You have to look at it positively. It’s a privilege,” said last year’s Davis Cup champion. “There aren’t many players who have this pressure because they are expected to do great things,” said Sinner. “I like having pressure because I play my best tennis in these situations. “
In the Melbourne final on Sunday, Sinner was already two sets down before turning the match around. Sinner said he was particularly proud that his first Grand Slam title came at a time when Novak Djokovic was still active. Sinner had beaten the world number one from Serbia in the semi-finals, inflicting his first defeat in Melbourne after 33 previous victories. “It feels special to see these big names in the draw and then win the thing,” said Sinner.
