Jannik Sinner in the clouds, there's a problem that doesn't let him sleep

“Today I took a step forward, it was a tough match, I tried to stay there mentally. I knew I had to improve my serve even if it’s not as I would like. That said, I’m happy with the result.”

After a complicated Thursday in Monte Carlo, also marked by the need to recover energy, Jannik Sinner regained brilliance in the quarterfinals. The Azure neatly overcame Felix Auger-Aliassime, clinching the tournament semifinals.

“In the second set Felix served well and I’m happy with the way I was able to pull out. I was tired yesterday, I recovered and slept well. Let’s see tomorrow, I’m happy to be back in the semifinals. The important thing is to sleep well. The smash with which I closed the seventh game of the second set? I prefer for my style to miss by taking risks, so you try to improve. This shot may look easy, I’m calmer when there are clouds,” added Sinner, emphasizing fatigue management and satisfaction at returning to the tournament’s top four.

Now the world number two will be looking forward to a high-level challenge against Alexander Zverev, fresh off his success over João Fonseca.