Jannik Sinner spoke about beating his friend, Lorenzo Musetti in the US Open quarterfinal.
Q: What do you have to say about that performance against your countryman Lorenzo Musetti?
I try to really, well, you know… we’re from the same country, we have so many Italian players every time in the draw. I know there are many Italians here, so, you know, it’s nice to play here. Obviously, you know, playing Davis Cup together and then stuff like this, we have to put the friendship aside for the match. And then, obviously, when we shake hands, everything is fine. From my point of view, it was a great performance, very solid, especially starting very, very well in the match. It’s nearly midnight, so thank you so much for staying. It means a lot to us. It’s amazing.
Q: Do you think you’re playing your best tennis right now?
A: Yeah, I mean, every player who is in the semis of a Grand Slam is playing amazing tennis. So, yes, for sure. I mean, it’s a very special tournament, as always — it’s the last Grand Slam of the year. It’s the last big tournament we have throughout the season. So there is no better place to play a night match than here, in the biggest stadium we have, with an amazing crowd. So, it means a lot to me.
Q: What do you think a match like this says about the state of tennis in Italy, your home country?
A: Yeah, I mean, it’s amazing. For sure, at home, some Italians didn’t sleep tonight, you know, so we are very proud to be Italian. We are very… it’s… as I said, it’s a special country. We have amazing support. Italians are basically everywhere, so… it’s great to be Italian. And yeah, see you in the next round. Semis are special occasions, so let’s see what’s coming. And again, thank you so much. Have a great night.
Shaun
