Jannik Sinner embraced another strong run at Majors with the US Open final, reaching the title match at five straight Majors and six overall since the beginning of 2024.
However, his coach Simone Vagnozzi reminded that the story goes far deeper than what fans see on court. For the 24-year-old, every match carries the pressure of the rival across the net and the weight of a nation's expectations.
Sinner has already made history with his performances at Majors. Still, the path has been lined with silent sacrifices required to reach that level and maintain it.
Behind the calm exterior and controlled emotions likes a competitor who has pushed his body to its limits in constant requests for improvements necessary to stay at the top.
As Vagnozzi revealed, Jannik has endured night of tears and days when fatigue made even the simplest actions a struggle. Yet, despite the setbacks and sacrifices, Jannik continues to rise and make his game even more impressive.
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The Italian's discipline, resilience and commitments to the sport have allowed him to stand shoulder to shoulder with Carlos Alcaraz at the very top of the game and generate numerous achievements in the previous two years.
The US Open final defeat to Alcaraz may have been painful. On the other hand, it was another step in a journey defined not only by trophies but by character and the respect for the game and his rivals.
What fans celebrate on the grand stage is built on countless unseen battles in the gym or at the practice court. Sinner's ability to endure them may be his greatest strength of all.
"Jannik is not facing just the opponent across the net but the expectations of an entire country. Everyone sees when he loses, but they do not know anything about the nights he cried and the days when he could not even lift his arm because of tiredness," Simone Vagnozzi said.
