After Alcaraz (3 ATP) published a statement yesterday in which he explained that he would not be able to be present at the Foro Italico due to the problem with his right forearm, it was the turn of the world number two to declare forfeit. Sinner withdrew before the quarters at the Caja Magica with hip problems, but tournament organizers in the Italian capital were hoping to have him in attendance.
For this, Marca announced today that the leaders of the Rome tournament are willing to modify the program in such a way that Sinner will only debut next Saturday in the competition, the Italian will thus have two more days of rest to recover.
Jannik Sinner, out of Rome
After talking with the doctors, the Australian Open champion decided that he could not participate in the “home tournament”, the risks being too high, before Roland Garros, where he wants to reach the semi-finals of the competition for the first time.
“It is not easy to write this message but, after talking again with the doctors and specialists about my hip problems, I have to announce that unfortunately I will not be able to play in Rome.
Obviously I’m very sad that I haven’t recovered, this being one of my favorite tournaments. I couldn’t wait to come back and play at home in front of the Italian crowd. I will however come to Rome for a few days and stop by the Foro Italico.
Thank you for the messages of support I really appreciate it! Now I will work with my team and the doctors to be ready for Roland Garros.
See you soon!“, was the message sent by Darren Cahill’s student on Twitter.
The absences of Alcaraz and Sinner and the probable forfeit of Medvedev open the way for Novak Djokovic to the first tournament of the year, with the Serbian confirming that he will be present in the Italian capital. The world number one has won 6 times in the Italian capital, the last time in 2022, and is targeting the 41st ATP 1000 tournament of his career.
These absences could also help Rafa Nadal enormously, who needs the most favorable corridor to have games on his feet and gain as much confidence as possible before Roland Garros. “If he can play two or three more matches in Rome, he will be very dangerous in Paris. Nobody will want to play against Rafa in the best of five sets at Roland Garros. Also, the draw will be important for a His long run at the French Open will be the key to seeing how he feels physically. When a normal player takes ten steps forward, he is ready to achieve things great, which is very impressive after everything he suffered”, said Corretja, the Eurosport specialist, in L’Equipe, after the elimination of the “Matador” from Madrid.
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