Jannik Sinner battles exhaustion, heat rule to avoid Australian Open upset
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Zverev and Swiatek move into Italian Open third round
ROME: Alexander Zverev eased into the third round of the Italian Open on Friday after comfortably dealing with fellow German Daniel Altmaier in straight sets, 7-5, 6-3. A two-time former winner, Zverev took one hour and 45 minutes to see off Altmaier, who has never won a title on the men’s tour and didn’t have enough for the second seed. Zverev is in good form having reached the final in Madrid last weekend and he is again on the other side of the draw to red-hot favorite Jannik Sinner. The 29-year-old has been beaten by Sinner in four Masters 100 events this year and will have his work cut out if he is to add to his 2017 and 2024 titles in Rome. Novak Djokovic is set for his first appearance on clay this season when he plays 20-year-old Croatian qualifier Dino Prizmic. The 38-year-old Djokovic has not played since losing in the last 16 at Indian Wells in March. He pulled out of tournaments in Miami, Monte Carlo and Madrid while recovering from a shoulder injury. Three-time champion Iga Swiatek battled into the third round of the women’s tournament with a 6-1, 6-7 (5/7), 6-3 win over Caty McNally. Swiatek dropped serve in the opening game at the Foro Italico but rattled off the next six to seize control against the 63rd-ranked American.
Players do not feel respected, Sinner says amid French Open boycott call
May 7 : Players have threatened to boycott the French Open if their prize money is not increased because they do not feel respected, world number one Jannik Sinner said on Thursday.
Jannik Sinner adds voice to French Open prize money protests - ESPN
ROME — The top tennis players are already upset they are not receiving a bigger share of tournament revenues at the French Open. Now they're hoping Wimbledon and the US Open respond to their demands, according to Jannik Sinner.
Top tennis players slam Roland Garros prize money, citing a shrinking share of tournament revenue
A group of leading players including Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner, Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff have expressed “their deep disappointment” at the level on prize money at Roland Garros amid a lingering dispute with Grand Slam tournament organizers. The clay-court Grand Slam event starts later this month in western Paris. The players said they have other demands that have not been addressed by officials, including better representation, health and pensions. The players’ call came after French Open organizers announced last month the Roland Garros prize money has increased by about 10 percent for an overall pot of €61.7 million ($72.1 million), with the total amount up €5.3 million from last year. “Players’ share of Roland Garros tournament revenue has declined from 15.5 percent in 2024 to 14.9 percent projected in 2026,” the group of players responded in a statement on Monday. Play begins on May 24 at Roland Garros.
Sinner thrashes Zverev in Madrid to claim record fifth successive Masters title
MADRID, May 3 : World number one Jannik Sinner became the first man to win five successive Masters 1000 titles after he produced a breathtaking display to crush Alexander Zverev 6-1 6-2 in just 57 minutes in the Madrid Open final on Sunday.
Sinner says adrenaline drives him past fatigue in run to Madrid final
MADRID, May 2 : Jannik Sinner said the surge of adrenaline that comes with big matches had helped him push through mounting fatigue after the Italian reached his maiden Madrid final following another deep run in a packed season.
Top seeds Sinner, Zverev reach Madrid Open final
MADRID: World number one Jannik Sinner downed Arthur Fils 6-2, 6-4 on Friday to reach the Madrid Open final, where he will face Alexander Zverev. The second seed dispatched promising Belgian Alexander Blockx 6-2, 7-5 later on. Sinner won his 22nd straight match to book a place in Sunday’s final, where he will aim to win a record fifth consecutive Masters 1000 title. With his chief rival Carlos Alcaraz out injured, Sinner is firm favorite to triumph at the Caja Magica and add to recent titles at Indian Wells, Miami and Monte Carlo. “I played at a very high level, but I focus on always raising my level a little,” Sinner told Movistar. “Especially when the tournament gets serious... You have to raise your level if you want to keep going.” The Italian admitted he was feeling a little tired after playing so many matches of late. “Obviously there’s a bit of fatigue,” said Sinner. “Mentally I feel good but there is some physical tiredness.
Sinner sweeps past Norrie to reach Madrid Open quarterfinals
MADRID: World No. 1 Jannik Sinner brushed aside Britain’s Cameron Norrie 6-2, 7-5 on Tuesday to book a place in the Madrid Open quarterfinals, stretching his ATP Masters 1000 winning streak to 25 matches as the players avoided the worst of the heat.