Jannik Sinner is gearing up for a challenging match against Francisco Cerundolo in the upcoming round of 16, emphasizing the need to elevate his performance level. After his initial match against Mariano Navone, Sinner secured a victory against Dutch player Jesper De Jong. The match saw improvements, with Sinner reducing his unforced errors from 24 to 16, though moments of inconsistency still surfaced, notably when he allowed De Jong to come back from a 4-1 deficit to level at 4-4 in the first set.
As Sinner prepares to face Cerundolo, who comes off a strong performance reaching the semifinals in Madrid, he reflects on their training sessions from the previous week. Cerundolo, having recently eliminated Austrian player Ofner, is the last player to have beaten Sinner, a defeat incurred two years ago at the Foro Italico. Historically, the rivals have a balanced record, tied at 2-2, with Sinner having victories in Davis Cup and Vienna matches.
In his commentary following his latest win, Sinner noted the shift in conditions for the upcoming match, hinting that while he started well, he encountered a significant drop in performance which he will need to address against Cerundolo. “It’s going to be a tough match; I need to focus on my attitude and performance,” he stated, confidently urging himself and his team to “raise the level.”
With a final score of 6-4, 6-2 against De Jong, achieved in an hour and a half, Sinner’s path ahead is clear as he looks to claim victory not only in this match but potentially square off against Casper Ruud in the quarterfinals following Berrettini’s withdrawal.
There is a lot of anticipation surrounding Sinner’s next match, and with his determination to improve, fans can remain hopeful for his continued success as he navigates through this challenging phase of the competition.