Sad Sinner buries Paris disappointment

Jannik Sinner said he will steel himself after his French Open defeat with the losing semi-finalist hoping to watch at least some of Sunday’s final.

The world No. 2 who takes over the top spot on Monday from Novak Djokovic went down 2-6, 6-3, 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 to Carlos Alcaraz in a struggle lasting for just over four hours, the 9th meeting between the young guns.

After saving two match points and with both players cramping at one point in the third set, Sinner said he will try to overcome his disappointment as soon as possible.

“I always like to watch tennis, yes. Let’s see if I have time,” he said of the title match in 48 hours. “For sure I’m going to watch a little bit.

“But it’s always tough to watch, especially when you play and then lose in the semis.

“It hurts because you know that you could be there and it’s a different feeling.”

Sinner, who dealt with a hip injury in the spring which kept him from the Rome Masters, said he will now concentrate on maintaining his fitness.

“I’m going to rest the body a little bit, because from doing nothing for nearly three weeks to reaching a point of playing four hours, I could have never expect that (semi-final)

“So that’s positive for me.

“Now it’s resting – taking care of the body is the main priority. And then trying to be ready for the grass season.”

Main photo:- Jannik Sinner overhead smash as he loses semi final by Roger Parker