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‘Not Easy to Go…After Midnight’ – Late Night Paris Masters Finish Prompts Jannik Sinner to Call Out Poor Scheduling

Published 11/01/2023, 11:42 PM EDT

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The world of tennis seems to be just about three types of courts, regular matches, schedules, and raining glory. But is it always that simple? Not at all. The players, sometimes have to perform under extreme playing conditions along with limited time frames to practice and adapt to the playing conditions. As the Rolex Paris Masters moves ahead with regular knock-outs, Italian tennis star Jannik Sinner appears to be on a really tight schedule.

As the season 2023 comes close to its conclusion phase, the crucial tour in Paris has all the attention of fans worldwide. Amid the fun and excitement that the tournament now unveils as it is about to reach its round of 16 today, Jannik Sinner shocked fans with his current situation of being stuck in a tight schedule of matches against tough competitors.

Young tennis star Jannik Sinner shares his struggling thoughts about the tight schedule at the Paris Masters

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Italian tennis star Jannik Sinner grabbed an amazing victory at the round of 32 of the Rolex Paris Masters today. As the tour schedule demanded, the 22-year-old has another match scheduled on the same day. Raising concerns about the late-night matches at the Paris Masters after a thrilling victory over Mackenzie McDonald.

Sinner is yet to face another match, this time against Alex De Minaur, scheduled way past bedtime.“It’s not easy to go on the pitch after midnight, it’s very late,” Jannik expressed. While he shared his thoughts about the current schedule getting him tired enough, he remained determined and optimistic enough.

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The Italian talent mentioned, “Now I just have to try to sleep and recover, we’ll see how I feel tomorrow.” Presenting the spirit of a true fighter, the young star now rests and prepares for a crucial upcoming match against the Australian icon.

The 22-year-old also mentioned that he’s not just struggling against the tight match schedule but also coping up with the playing conditions as he stated, “I lost the first set badly, but that’s normal, I still have to get used to the conditions.” While Sinner opened up about his thoughts on the tight schedule, it wasn’t just him who was affected by it.

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Novak Djokovic’s bold decision over the tight schedule

Jannik Sinner isn’t the only one feeling the heat of the tight schedule at the Paris Masters. Several other players, including tennis legends like Novak Djokovic and Miomir Kecmanović, also took bold decisions over the match scheduling concerns.

Novak Djokovic, the Serbian tennis legend, decided to team up with Kecmanović, not for a match, but for practice with an aim to get ready for the upcoming Davis Cup, a tournament Djokovic has depicted great eagerness to win. However, after Djokovic played a grueling singles match, the Serbian duo made a surprising decision. They chose to step back from the tournament, realizing the importance of preserving their energy and strength.

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Reportedly, the reason behind this tight schedule happened to be a bunch of late matches on court 1 at the Rolex Paris Masters. These late-night showdowns are making it tough for players to recover and perform at their best. However, with the tournament all set to move with pace to its next round, fans keep their excitement levels up as players try to cope up.

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Akshay Kapoor is a tennis writer at Essentially Sports. With a commendable experience of around 2 years in sports journalism under his belt, Akshay joined ES with the intention of taking the next step in honing his skills. Born into a family that practically breathes tennis, Akshay spent his early days huddled together with his loved ones, watching the electrifying rallies of the legendary Rafael Nadal.
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