Jannik Sinner Provides Health Update After Injury Scare Ahead Of Alcaraz Rome Showdown
NewsSaturday, 17 May 2025 at 09:00
Jannik Sinner made it to the 2025 Italian Open final, but it wasn't without a health issue, which seemed scary ahead of the final against Carlos Alcaraz.
In the first tournament since Sinner's suspension, the Italian player managed to reach the final. Not only that. He set up a final with his young rival Carlos Alcaraz, a matchup that the tennis world awaits anytime these two appear in the same draw.
But Sinner's physical state seems to be slightly questionable ahead of the final. In his semi-final match, the ATP World No. 1 player took on Tommy Paul, and it wasn't an easy match for the 23-year-old Italian.
Sinner lost the first set 1-6, but he then stormed back to win the match in three sets, 1-6, 6-0, 6-3. However, even though he won, the top seed struggled with some kind of issue in the third set. It wasn't clear what the issue was, but it was clear it impacted his leg.
Naturally, the three-time Grand Slam champion was asked about the problem right after his match, but Sinner didn't seem to be too concerned about the issue. The Italian player explained that he has struggled with a blister since the early rounds of the tournament. He also explained that his legs felt a bit tight, likely because of the lack of match practice recently.
"Since the third or fourth round, I’ve had a small blister under my feet, which doesn’t allow me to move as well in some moments. Today I felt it more than yesterday. It’s connected with that."
"Leg-wise, I’m not concerned. It’s just a bit tight. It’s normal. But yeah, I have to take care of this blister. But there are no excuses. With adrenaline, there’s going to be a lot of energy. On Sunday, I’m 100% not concerned."
Sinner was asked about the issue one more time during his post-match press conference. He again seemed to be very positive about being 100% fit for the final, and even if he wouldn't be, the Italian player doesn't want to come up with any excuses.
"I hope to recover in the best possible way. Since a couple of matches a blister under the foot, which then some other muscles, they work. I'm not concerned about my leg."
"Hopefully, the blister is going to heal as fast as possible. But in any case, as I said, there are no excuses, no? I'm in the final. I give it the best I have Sunday, then we see what's coming."
Alcaraz and Sinner will play in the final on Sunday, May 18th, after which they will both head to Paris for the Roland Garros. Sinner won't compete at the Hamburg Open after withdrawing from the tournament, following his run in Rome.
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