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I understood, especially in this tournament, how important the mental part is in this sport,
Sinner said in an on-court interview after his 135-minute 6-3 6-4 7-5 victory over 12th seed Taylor Fritz on Sunday With my family and team and everyone who supports me daily, I always try to stick together with them especially when moments are getting difficult and tough,
The general reaction of the players was quite positive, even when things came out. Then there have been, of course, some different voices,
This title for me means so much because the last months were very difficult, I think you all know what I went through, ... I would like to dedicate this title to my aunt, she is really not feeling well and I don’t know how long she will be in my life
said Sinner, before adding This title means so much,
said Sinner who arrived in New York under a cloud after it was revealed he had failed two drug tests but escaped sanction Right now I'm pretty just disappointed in ... just a lot of things on the court, how I played, how I hit certain shots. It sucks,
he said after the 6-3 6-4 7-5 defeat There's obviously a lot of positives, and when I get some time to, like, cool down, you know, then I'll be happy about the fact that I made it to the final,
So many big wins for me this season, starting off with Australia and playing so well there which gave me confidence for until now,
First off, congrats to Jannik, he played a great match. Congrats to his team, it’s honestly really impressive, he was too good so it’s amazing,
the top-ranked American said I would like to start with Taylor. I know how much work he puts in, you’re doing an amazing job,
the newly-crowned champion said But I’m going to keep working and hopefully I’ll get it the next time, so thank you."
When it finally died down, Fritz added This title, for me, means so much, ... because the last period of my career was really not easy.”
said Sinner, a 23-year-old from Italy Being an American at the U.S. Open is just incredible. Feeling the love all week. So thank you so much,
Fritz said during the trophy ceremony We just went day by day … believing in ourself, which is the most important,
said Sinner, who mentioned that an aunt of his is in poor health I know there are a lot of people watching from home but I would like to thank everyone for being so fair in this amazing arena, it was a huge pleasure,
he told the crowd, earning a rousing applause It’s so nice that I can share positive moments still with her. She was a very important person for my life and she still is. So if that would be the biggest wish, I would wish everyone the best health to everyone but unfortunately it’s not possible."
The two-time Grand Slam champion was also comforted by the knowledge that she would be able to enjoy his victory, adding It was two Americans trying to make it to the final,
he said of his semi-final It’s the reason why I do what I do, it’s he reason I work so hard,
Fritz said of the chance to become a grand slam champion The physio loosened it up very fast on court, so after I felt OK in the beginning. Then, after, it went away by playing, which is good,
I’m gonna accept that. I have my team and my people who are close to me,
said Italian top-seed Sinner