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Jannik Sinner

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Jannik Sinner is an Italian professional tennis player known for his powerful play and young talent.

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""You cannot simulate 100% what you feel in a match because of tension [and] everything going around before and after match.""
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"If you don't play any tournament, you don't have these doubts, you just go and play."
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"I tried to stay there mentally, [but] also trying to enjoy the moment."
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"It has been an amazing, amazing day for me to feel this way at least once in my life."
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"It's the most special tournament we have. It means a lot to me to play another final here."
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"Whatever happened in the past between me and him, it happened. In between, he won a Grand Slam in Paris, which gave him a lot of confidence."
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"It has been an amazing final once again. It always takes two players."
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"This one means a lot because it was a tough one after Paris, again."
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"It was a great performance - very solid from the back of the court."
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"After consulting with my doctors and my team, I have to announce that I need to withdraw from the Masters 1000 tournament in Cincinnati."
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"My right knee has been bothering me and even though we have been working hard with my medical team, I have to accept I'm not ready to compete yet."
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"I'm very disappointed not to be able to play in Cincinnati."
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