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Jannik Sinner shrugs off fitness worries ahead of Paris Masters


World No. 2 Jannik Sinner downplays fitness concerns before Paris Masters opener. Jannik Sinner faces Zizou Bergs in Paris Masters opener, despite recent fitness issues.


“The body feels good now. A bit tired, of course, playing five matches in a row and coming here is not much time to recover...”


Jannik Sinner has conceded that finishing 2025 as the world number one is “impossible.” The Italian tennis star has come to terms with ending the season behind his rival, Carlos Alcaraz, in the rankings.


Sinner lost his top spot in the standings after losing to Alcaraz in the US Open final in September, ending a 65-week run at the top. Trailing by less than 1,000 points, Sinner could theoretically overtake Alcaraz if he wins the Paris Masters and his rival fails to reach the last four. However, he would then have to defend 1,500 points at the ATP Finals in Turin, which he won in 2024.


The 24-year-old Italian champion said, “It's impossible (to finish the year at No. 1). Honestly, I'm not thinking about this at the moment. It's going to be a goal for next year.” Sinner added, “This year it's not in my hands.” Despite the challenge, Sinner is focused on his game, saying “The body feels good now. A bit tired, of course, playing five matches in a row and coming here is not much time to recover,” but “I'm happy how I'm feeling. I recover every day better.”


Jannik Sinner trails Carlos Alcaraz by less than 1,000 points, setting up a thrilling battle for the top spot. Sinner could potentially overtake Alcaraz if he wins the Paris Masters and Alcaraz fails to reach the semifinals. However, Sinner would then face a tough task defending his ATP Finals title in Turin, where he won in 2024.


Sinner acknowledged the challenge, saying, “This year it's not in my hands,” highlighting that his fate now rests on his performance in Paris and beyond 


“It's impossible (to finish the year at No. 1). Honestly, I'm not thinking about this at the moment. It's going to be a goal for next year,” Sinner told reporters ahead of his opening match at the Paris Masters.


Jannik Sinner arrives in Paris on a high note, having just claimed the Vienna Open title on Sunday. However, the grueling season is starting to catch up with the 24-year-old, who has been dealing with physical issues.




Earlier in October, Sinner was forced to retire due to cramps at the Shanghai Masters, and he also struggled with a thigh problem during his Vienna campaign. Despite these setbacks, Sinner seems to be on the mend, ready to take on the challenges ahead in Paris.


“It was not the same issue at all (in Vienna),” Sinner revealed.


“I feel like (it) was normal. You know, I played five days in a row. The final was very physical. It can happen.”


Jannik Sinner said he's “not worried physically” ahead of his Paris Masters opener against Zizou Bergs on Wednesday, despite struggling with fitness issues recently.



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