Davis Cup forfeits, lapidary response from Jannik Sinner

Jannik Sinner spoke to Sky immediately after his easy victory over Germany’s Daniel Altmaier in the first round of the ATP 500 in Vienna. Here are the words of the world number 2, who was specifically asked to respond to those who criticized him for the Davis Cup forfeit.

“All I can say is that I accept all the criticism, I’ve already said everything on this issue and I have nothing to add,” said Sinner, who then analyzed today’s match: “I’m on my 17th consecutive win on indoor cement? There are factors that you don’t need to consider like the wind, The sun. There are so many variables that are different from outdoor courts. Then also my game adapts a little bit better on indoor courts. But all these considerations also apply to the opponent, who has the same feelings.”

“Tomorrow with Cobolli will be a day like any other. Obviously we are friends, we spend many moments together, but still it will be a difficult match. I am happy to be here though, to play good tennis. I respect Flavio a lot, he is having an incredible season, he is growing tonreo after tournament. Against Machac he played very good tennis. Hopefully it will be a good match and then we’ll see.”