Sinner can only focus on tennis as Dubai drama drags on

Jannik Sinner is keeping his focus on his tennis as the world No. 2 attempts to win his first title of the season when the Indian Wells Masters kicks off.

The Italian did not play in Dubai, where champion Daniil Medvedev and around 40 others among tennis players, coaches and ATP staff have been stranded since  Saturday due to the US attack on Iran.

“There are certain things we cannot control really, and this is definitely one of them,” he said pre-event.  “I believe that ATP and everyone is trying to do the best possible choices, to feel as safe as possible.

“That’s the only thing I can say really. I obviously hope that everyone is safe and they can come here to play or also to go home. 

“You realise that there are much more important things in life than playing  tennis.”

As for his form, Sinner is moderately satisfied.

“I’m very happy with how I’m feeling on the court, and obviously will try to go as far as possible in the tournament. At the same time, we also try to improve a couple of things. 

“I’m trying to be slightly more aggressive at times on the baseline, and then we see how it goes.

“The season is  good. semis in Australia and in Doha what happened, but I’m very happy how and what mental moment I am in.”