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Jannik Sinner explains what made the rain delay so tough after his win over Daniil Medvedev
TL;DR
Jannik Sinner reached his second consecutive Italian Open final after defeating Daniil Medvedev in a match affected by rain delays. The semi-final faced significant weather disruptions, leading to the suspension of play before it began.
Key points
- Jannik Sinner reached the Italian Open final
- Defeated Daniil Medvedev in a rain-affected match
- Match was suspended before it started
- Persistent drizzle disrupted the schedule
- Sinner's second consecutive final appearance
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Jannik Sinner is through to his second consecutive Italian Open final after getting past Daniil Medvedev in a match that spanned two rain-affected days in Rome.
There were already concerns about the weather heading into the semi-final, with the forecast calling for persistent drizzle throughout the day.
But few expected just how disruptive it would end up being. The early match between Casper Ruud and Alejandro Tabilo was adjusted, and Sinner’s clash against Medvedev was eventually suspended entirely before it even got going.
Sinner had asked the umpire to halt play as conditions worsened, and though play continued for a while, he ultimately got his wish. Even so, he later said that the delay didn’t necessarily work in his favour.
Jannik Sinner looks ahead to Italian Open final against Casper Ruud
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After wrapping up the match, Sinner spoke about how different the challenge felt compared to the previous day.
Sinner said: “A tough challenge, to be honest. During the night, usually I never struggle to sleep. This night was not easy.
“When you’re in the third set, nearly done, but you still have to show up again… You never know what’s happening you know. It’s basically a new start of a match. There are nerves again. But again I’m very happy how I handled the situation.
“Very happy to be back in the final. Tomorrow is gonna be again a very tough day. But I’m very happy this match is finally over. It was a very long one… very happy.”
Sinner was also asked about his next opponent and spoke about how much Ruud has improved since their last meeting at this same event a year ago.
Q&A
What caused the rain delay during the Sinner vs. Medvedev match?
The rain delay was caused by persistent drizzle forecasted throughout the day, which ultimately led to the suspension of the match before it started.
How did Jannik Sinner perform against Daniil Medvedev?
Jannik Sinner won the match against Daniil Medvedev, securing his place in the Italian Open final.
What is the significance of Sinner reaching the Italian Open final?
Reaching the final marks Jannik Sinner's second consecutive appearance in the Italian Open final, highlighting his strong performance on clay.
What adjustments were made to the schedule due to the rain?
The early match between Casper Ruud and Alejandro Tabilo was adjusted, and Sinner's match against Medvedev was suspended entirely due to the weather conditions.
