In the gym to prepare for a punishing summer stretch, sacrificing match freshness at the 2024 Madrid Open.
The Italian isn’t recognized for being the most physically imposing player, since he’s always been on the slender side among tennis players. Bulk is not required in tennis, although a stronger tennis player is less likely to damage oneself.
That is the assumption, at least, and Sinner has had some injury issues in the past. He’s been training hard at the gym for a while and is considerably larger, which may have helped to his current success in the sport.
The Italian is widely regarded as the finest tennis player currently, having lost only two matches in 2024.
Sinner confessed to Prakash Amritraj of the Tennis Channel that he has been working out in the gym even while competing in competitions such as this week’s Madrid Open.
“Very intense. We done a lot of gym. We try to build up, we’re trying to be ready for Roland Garros. That is the main event. I’m very excited to play here. I didn’t play here last year so it’s even more exciting. But you know we work a lot in the gym, today after the match we went to the gym to work out.”
The hard work in the gym obviously impacts his energy level, and he hinted at feeling more fatigued during matches at the ATP Masters 1000 event because of it, but there is a clear intent there. It’s to be ready for the Roland Garros, where he might have to play a couple of 3-4 hour matches in a row. Obviously, the summer will be very busy for him with the Olympics and the preparation for them.
“So it can be that I am a little bit more tired during the match. I have to accept this and then we’ll see how it goes no? In my mind I know the situation. I know what’s coming.”