By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Tuesday July 9, 2024
Wimbledon was shaping up brilliantly for Jannik Sinner. He entered Tuesday’s quarterfinal clash with Daniil Medvedev carrying a nine-match winning streak on the grass, and he had never lost since rising to World No.1 on June 10th.
Sinner woke up feeling ill on Tuesday and ultimately saw his winning streak come to an end. He cited struggling with fatigue during the four-hour match with Medvedev.
“Already this morning I didn’t feel great,” he said. “Had some problems. Then with the fatigue, it was tough.”
Sinner praised Medvedev for his smart and effective play during the match.
“Nothing to take away from Daniil. I think he played very smart,” he said. “He played good tennis.”
The Italian player struggled to find energy on the court and even had his blood pressure checked during the match.
“I tried to fight with what I had today,” Sinner said. “It was not an easy moment. I tried to fight with what I had today.”
Although Sinner started to feel better after seeking medical attention, it wasn’t enough to secure a victory over Medvedev.
“Today the energy level was not consistent. It was up and down. Like this, it’s also not easy to handle the situations on the court,” he explained.
Despite the loss, Sinner remains positive and sees his performance at Wimbledon as a learning experience for future tournaments.
“Tough one again because I lost in five in Roland Garros, in five here, and five in US Open last year. It’s all part of what it takes to hopefully make the step forward again,” he said. “It still gives me confidence for the next tournaments coming up. Then we see how it goes.”I mean, it’s a tough one to swallow. But the season is going very positive, a lot of wins, not so many losses. The level is there. That’s the most important. Just watching out for the positives.”
