Sinner, a decision has now been made: after withdrawing from the Rome Internationals, another forfeit is approaching for the Italian champion. Here are the ones that could happen
Reluctantly, and to the discouragement of all his fans who would have liked to see him up close, Jannik Sinner has decided not to participate in the Internazionali di Roma, which now, after Rafa Nadal’s defeat as well, see Djokovic as the absolute favorite.
But the hip problem that has affected Jannik, number two in the world rankings, is one that must be taken into serious consideration: in no way can anything be risked. Sinner said this in the press conference in which he announced the forfeit and, according to Gazzetta dello Sport, the next tournament, which begins a week after the one in Rome, namely one of the four Slams, Roland Garros in France, is also at great risk. A decision, or almost, the Italian would have already made it.
Sinner, here’s what could happen
Right now Jannik is in Turin, at J|Medical, recovering from his hip injury. Yes, he is aiming for Roland Garros, he made that clear, but also emphasized how his participation is not certain. And, we read, at the slightest negative sign that he might skip that as well.
Sinner will conduct tests these days, under the supervision of specialists, and also undergo physiotherapy treatment. “It seems that the tests showed a problem of a traumatic nature, and there would be no congenital causes or symptom of other pathologies. The goal is still to try to be there at Roland Garros even without too much training in the legs. However, the team is convinced that if Jannik were to run even the slightest risk of getting worse or not recovering properly, the Paris trip will not happen.” The examinations then, in a facility of excellence like Juventus’s – Berrettini has also passed through there – will also be decisive for Sinner’s schedule. Who let’s remember, finally, also has the Paris Olympics in mind. A tournament that attracts him a lot, since it is played every four years. He may not get there in the best possible condition, but the thought of the five circles may also “weigh” in his next choices.