The truth of Jannik Sinner after the defeat against Alcaraz: here's what happened

Jannik Sinner , coming off a difficult season, paused to reflect on the Roland Garros 2025 final, a match that had a profound effect on his mood. The epic challenge against Carlos Alcaraz, which lasted hours and was fought point by point, highlighted not only his technical skills, but also the mental strength needed to face difficult moments.

Today, from Halle, where he is defending his ATP 500 title, Sinner opens his heart and tells Sky Sport what he felt and what lessons he learned from that defeat.

Sinner in Halle between quiet debut and possible clash with Bublik

Jannik Sinner will debut at the ATP 500 in Halle against a qualifier, defending the title he won last year. The real obstacle could come in the second round, against Aleksandr Bublik , number 43 but fearsome on grass. The Kazakh, fresh from the quarterfinal at Roland Garros, has already beaten the Italian two years ago in Halle, even if Sinner withdrew due to injury.

In the quarterfinals, Sinner could face Machac or Hurkacz, in the semifinals one of Rublev, Auger-Aliassime or Khachanov, and in the final Zverev or Medvedev. In addition to Sinner, the draw also includes Cobolli, Darderi and Sonego, called to tough challenges. Sinner remains the favorite, with all eyes on his reaction after the final lost at Roland Garros against Alcaraz.

Jannik Sinner, unexpected confession after the defeat against Carlos Alcaraz

“I think the Roland Garros final was a positive signal for tennis as a whole . The most important thing is to grow this sport and show that we are athletes who give everything. I think it was an incredible match and of the highest level, it didn't end as we wanted, it happens , ” Sinner told Sky Sport .

The Italian explained that even the best in the world experience similar moments, but it all depends on how each person is able to react and get out of these situations, as well as the perspective from which they are looked at. He added that, despite the match points he missed, he reached a level he had never expressed before on that surface. Mentally, he maintained his concentration for five and a half hours without ever complaining.

“The week after Paris was quiet, very quiet. I went to visit my parents, we had a barbecue , I met up with my friends, we played a bit of ping pong . Normal things, just what I needed after a stressful tournament. I like to be very relaxed with people who know me, I am lucky to have people around me who love me a lot, who are honest,” he concluded.