Sinner Aims to Elevate Performance After Third Round Victory in Italian Open

Rome: World number one Jannik Sinner expressed his determination to elevate his performance after defeating world number 303 Jesper de Jong from the Netherlands in the third round of the Italian Open. Sinner, who is set to face world number 226 Francisco Cerundolo of Argentina in the last 16, emphasized the importance of raising his game for the upcoming challenges.

According to Ansa News Agency, Sinner acknowledged the value of each match in his journey, stating that it is a positive indicator for his progress. Despite not being at his desired level, the 23-year-old from South Tyrol sees room for improvement and is eager to continue competing in Rome, a city he finds special. Sinner is returning to form after serving a three-month doping ban.

Sinner remarked on the significance of the forthcoming match against Cerundolo, acknowledging the Argentine’s previous victory over him. He views such encounters as essential for assessing his current standing. Reflecting on the latest match against de Jong, Sinner noted the differences from an evening match and expressed satisfaction with his strong start, despite an expected dip in performance. He also expressed regret over de Jong’s injury during the match, describing him as a commendable opponent.