Top seed Jannik Sinner recovers from illness and is optimistic about his chances at the US Open after withdrawing from his pre-tournament event.
Italy's Jannik Sinner , the world number one, faced uncertainty ahead of the US Open after withdrawing from his final tune-up event due to illness. While trailing Carlos Alcaraz 5-0 in the championship match, Sinner succumbed to a virus that affected several players, raising concerns about his fitness for the tournament. However, Sinner has since returned to practice, expressing optimism about his recovery and stating that he feels physically good despite not being 100% recovered.
He anticipates full fitness before the tournament begins on Sunday.\Entering the US Open as the top seed, Sinner carries the momentum of a stellar season. He has already secured four Grand Slam titles this year, including victories at the Australian Open and Wimbledon. Sinner aims to defend his US Open title, which he won last year against Taylor Fritz in a straight-sets victory. This year's US Open preparations have been markedly different for Sinner compared to last year's, when he faced scrutiny following failed drug tests. The tribunal cleared Sinner of any wrongdoing, attributing the presence of the anabolic agent clostebol in his system to contamination from a member of his support team through massages and sports therapy. Despite his clearance, the ordeal took a toll on Sinner mentally.\This year, despite the intense rivalry with world number two Carlos Alcaraz, Sinner feels a sense of calm. He recognizes the importance of these confrontations for the growth of the sport and acknowledges the need to constantly evolve to maintain competitiveness. Sinner and Alcaraz have dominated the major tournaments, winning the last seven Grand Slam titles between them. However, Sinner remains grounded, recognizing the strength of the competition on the ATP Tour and emphasizing the need for constant improvement
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