JANNIK Sinner announced his retirement from the Paris Masters in a press conference, Tuesday (29/10).
“This is a very heavy announcement,” said Sinner, as broadcast on the official ATP website.
“I won’t be playing here in Paris. We came here very early to prepare as best as possible. After the first training session, I really didn’t feel well. I also spoke to the doctor on Sunday, and it was a virus , which makes you feel better in three or four days,” Sinner said
“Today, I feel a little better, but my body is not ready to compete and I still feel very, very weak.
It doesn’t make sense to go out on the field and try to compete in this tournament.”
“(I’m very) disappointed because this is a tournament where I want to see how far my level is. That was one of my main goals
this week. But unfortunately I couldn’t make it happen,” continued the Italian.
Sinner holds a 65-6 win/loss record this season and has secured the position of world number one at the end of the year.
The 23-year-old, who has won seven titles in 2024, is looking to make his fourth appearance in Paris.
Sinner will then head to Turin to prepare to appear in the ATP Finals, which will be held on November 10-17.
“The most important part is to recover and get back to 100% physical condition,” said Sinner.
“The next three, four days, I (hope) to feel better and then I can start hitting and the main goal is Turin,” he added.
French tennis player Arthur Cazaux accepted the place as lucky loser to replace Sinner. He will face either Ben Shelton or Corentin Moutet in the second round of the Paris Masters. (Ant/Z-1).
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**Interview with Jannik Sinner: In His Own Words on Withdrawals and Challenges**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today, Jannik. It’s unfortunate to hear about your withdrawal from the Paris Masters. Could you share what led you to this decision?
**Jannik Sinner:** Thank you for having me. It was a very heavy announcement for me to make. After arriving in Paris early for preparations, I had high hopes. However, after the first training session, I just didn’t feel well physically. It became clear that competing here wouldn’t be possible for me.
**Interviewer:** That must be tough, especially considering the level of competition and expectations. How do you handle situations like this mentally?
**Jannik Sinner:** It’s never easy, especially when you’ve put in so much work to reach this point. I try to stay positive and remind myself that my health is the priority. Injuries and setbacks are part of the sport, but they can be difficult to digest emotionally.
**Interviewer:** Looking ahead, how are you planning to recover and prepare for upcoming tournaments?
**Jannik Sinner:** Right now, I’m focusing on recovery. I will work closely with my team to assess my condition before making decisions on future events. The goal is to come back stronger and fully healthy.
**Interviewer:** Your dedication is admirable, and we all wish you a swift recovery. Before we wrap up, is there anything you would like to say to your fans?
**Jannik Sinner:** I appreciate all the support from my fans. It means a lot during times like this. I’m looking forward to returning to the court soon and giving my best for all of you.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Jannik, for sharing with us today. We wish you all the best in your recovery stages and future competitions.
**Jannik Sinner:** Thank you!