In fear, but Jannik Sinner sealed his pass in the second round of the US Open this Tuesday. The world number 1 defeated American Mackenzie McDonald 2-6, 6-2, 6-1 and 6-2, in a strange match in which she initially seemed to blame all the controversy that arose from her positive for clostebol in Indian Wells .
The Italian has been in the eye of the storm for days, and In the press room he was asked how he was handling the reaction of his colleagues. after hearing the news.
“Yes, there are some reactions. I can’t really control what they think and say. I can’t control the reaction of the players and if I have something to say to someone, I go there privately, because that’s the kind of person I am. But look, overall, it wasn’t that bad.. So I’m happy about that,” said Sinner, who rated the reception from the public very positive.
“I was curious to see the fan reaction, but it was very positive. I am very happy with the support.also playing against an American. I’m happy with the way I handled that situation, it wasn’t easy. So I think there are a lot of positives to take away today and we’ll see what happens in the next round,” he congratulated himself.
Sinner, who will face American Alex Michelsen this Thursday in a second round matchmay face Carlos Alcaraz (n.3) in the semifinals and Novak Djokovic (n.2) will not face until the final.
The world number 1 is looking for his second ‘great’ at this US Open after inaugurating his ‘grand slam’ showcase this year with his victory at the Australian Open.
Source: La Verdad
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