Jannik Sinner Brushes Off Injury Fears, Eyes Success At Cincinnati Open

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Jannik Sinner has downplayed any injury concerns and expressed eagerness to begin his Cincinnati Open campaign this week. Despite a quarter-final loss to Andrey Rublev at the Canadian Open in Montreal, where he was seen holding his hip, Sinner remains optimistic about his condition.

The world number one mentioned that his main focus is regaining match intensity after missing the Paris Olympics due to tonsillitis. "I feel quite good. Obviously, I made nearly one week without practising before, and then after playing for two-three days in a row, a bit more than usual, (that) could (have had) a potential impact to the hip," Sinner told reporters. "But I'm not afraid. I feel good with the hip, and I'm just looking forward to going back on court here."

Sinner has historically struggled in Cincinnati, never advancing past the quarter-finals and suffering a surprising defeat to Dusan Lajovic in the round of 32 last year. However, he is hopeful for a better performance this time around, starting with an opening match against either Tallon Griekspoor or Alex Michelsen.

"Here usually I struggle a little bit to play because of the conditions but I'm looking forward to see my reaction this year, because it's a great test," said Sinner.

The Australian Open champion views the Cincinnati tournament as crucial preparation for the final Grand Slam of the year in New York. "I believe this tournament can give you a lot of confidence for the US Open, which is the last grand slam we have," Sinner said. "So in my mind, this is a very important tournament."

Sinner's recent social media post reflected his positive outlook despite setbacks: "Leaving Montreal. Results don't always go your way. Some positives to take and I start again in Cincinnati next week. Cheers @jackdraper0. That was good fun." pic.twitter.com/B9qXEtJ0CQ

With a few days left to prepare, Sinner aims to showcase some impressive tennis at Cincinnati. "We go day by day. I have a couple of days to prepare and hopefully show some good tennis," he added.

Sinner's determination and focus on improving his performance highlight his readiness for upcoming challenges. His ability to stay positive despite previous defeats shows his resilience as he looks forward to competing at both Cincinnati and the US Open.