Drawing time at'Madrid Open: Jannik Sinner called upon to make his choice

This is it. There is a decision to be made on whether or not to participate in the Madrid Masters 1000, scheduled for May 22 to 3. The main draw for the main draw is scheduled for Monday, April 20, at 11 a.m. After the forfeits of Carlos Alcaraz (wrist injury) and Novak Djokovic (not yet ready), the organizers are hoping that the world number 1 will not mark a visit.

There are many reasons that “push” the Italian to be there. First, he could become the first tennis player to win five Masters 1000s in a row (he has never won in Madrid in his career). A record that would make him even more of a legend than he already is. In addition, already certain to remain No. 1 in the world at least until Rome, he could play “with serenity.”

As if that were not enough, his main rival is in the pits due to injury; therefore, there will be no new face-off on the court. Then there is also an enviable physical condition to consider. Although he is playing a lot, Jannik Sinner is getting important responses from his physique. The post-Monte Carlo rest days will have further helped him.

In fact, there are also reasons to say no. On the horizon are appointments with the Internazionali d’Italia (which he cares so much about) and, above all, Roland Garros, a Slam that Jannik Sinner wants to win at all costs.

The Madrid Open could be a costly “distraction” in terms of physical exertion. Finally, there is a schedule to keep. Who knows if, in the original one, the Madrid leg was contemplated.