Jannik Sinner admits, “Hard to face your doubles partner.”

Jannik Sinner’s words after his victory over Diego Schwartzman

Jannik Sinner made it through the first round of the Monte Carlo Masters 1000, defeating friend and rival Diego Schwartzman, who was forced to withdraw due to a left shoulder problem at the score of 6-0 3-1 in favor of the South Tyrolean tennis player.

The Italian tennis number one spoke this way to the Sky Sport microphones after the match: “Diego is an exquisite person, it’s difficult to face your doubles partner. He had so many problems with his shoulder, I wish him the best. I hope it’s nothing serious. I had no time to prepare, I am happy to play in front of so many Italian fans. I do my best every time I enter the court, I don’t feel uncomfortable on clay.”

In the next round Jannik will face Hubert Hurkacz: “Hurkacz is also a great friend of mine, I am happy to face him. He won two tough matches, he serves well. Let’s see what will happen.”