Jannik Sinner arrives at the Canadian Masters 1000 as the top seed after skipping the Paris 2024 Olympics. The Italian, who had previously expressed the pain of missing the Olympic event, lands at the Montreal tournament as the defending champion, albeit in a different city. After reaching the quarterfinals at Wimbledon and going through a tough period due to hip problems, Sinner is prepared to fight until the end in Canada.
About being number 1
“It’s just a different number. My team and I try to make the process, our daily routine, the best it can be and be prepared for any challenge that comes our way. I’m very happy to be back here. Last year I arrived after making Wimbledon semifinals and won my first Masters 1000 here. I’ve been very consistent throughout this year, and that’s what we’ll try to continue doing in the coming months,” Sinner said a couple of days before the tournament started, as reported by the ATP. Sinner currently holds a 120-point lead over Novak Djokovic, the second on the list, so his performance in Montreal will be a key step in this battle for the world number one spot as the new chapter unfolds in the American swing.
Differences between Toronto and Montreal
“Two years ago, I didn’t play very well here in Montreal, so I hope to do a bit better this time. I feel that the courts here and in Toronto are quite similar in some ways, although perhaps here the ball bounces a bit more,” explained the Italian, who will make his Canadian event debut against the winner of the match between Pedro Martinez and a player from the qualifying rounds. Among the toughest opponents he could face in Montreal are Alexander Zverev, Hubert Hurkacz, Holger Rune, Felix Auger Aliassime, or Grigor Dimitrov.
