Jannik Sinner admitted that he's working hard in the gym to prepare for a brutal summer stretch, sacrificing match freshness at the 2024
Madrid Open.
The Italian isn't known as the most physically imposing player, as he's always been more on the thinner side when it comes to tennis players. Bulk is not needed in tennis, but the stronger a tennis player is, the less likely they are to injure themselves.
That's the theory, at least, and Sinner has had some injury woes in the past. He's been working hard in the gym for a while now and is noticeably bulkier, which might have contributed to his recent rise in the sport.
In a talk with Prakash Amritraj of the Tennis Channel, Sinner admitted that he's been working out in the gym even during events, including this week's Madrid Open.
"Very intense. We done a lot of gym. We try to build up, we're trying to
be ready for Roland Garros. That is the main event. I'm very excited to
play here. I didn't play here last year so it's even more exciting. But
you know we work a lot in the gym, today after the match we went to the
gym to work out."
The hard work in the gym obviously impacts his energy level, and he hinted at feeling more fatigued during matches at the ATP Masters 1000 event because of it, but there is a clear intent there.
It's to be ready for the
Roland Garros, where he might have to play a couple of 3-4 hour matches in a row. Obviously, the summer will be very busy for him with the
Olympics and the preparation for them.
"So it can be that I am a little bit more tired during the match. I have
to accept this and then we'll see how it goes no? In my mind I know the
sitaution. I know what's coming."