Jannik Sinner says he is not dealing with major physical problems despite the demanding conditions at Indian Wells ahead of the final.
The Italian star reached the championship match after another dominant performance in the California desert.
With the title clash approaching, Sinner also addressed concerns about how his body has handled the heat and workload during the tournament.
Jannik Sinner addresses physical issues after Indian Wells semifinal win
Sinner discussed his condition in an interview with Sky Sports after defeating Alexander Zverev 6-2, 6-4 to book his place in the Indian Wells final.
“Yeah, physical part talking about the heat, it was good, I didn’t feel a lot of issues today,” Sinner said. “Even though today was not that physical, I thought it would be more physical, but it felt like when both serve really well, it’s tough to get into the rhythm, very short points.”
The victory marked Sinner’s 10th appearance in an ATP Masters 1000 final and came after a composed display in which he never dropped his serve against Zverev.
The Italian has looked increasingly comfortable in the desert conditions throughout the tournament as he prepares for another major title opportunity.
Jannik Sinner gives injury update before Indian Wells final
Sinner also revealed he did experience a minor concern earlier in the day, but believes the issue has already been addressed.
“This morning I felt on one serve it bothered me a bit in the lower back, but look, we kind of solved it. Of course, it’s good that I have some time until tomorrow,” Sinner added.
The Italian will now face Daniil Medvedev in the final, setting up a high-profile matchup between two of the ATP Tour’s most consistent players.
Having a day to recover before the championship match could prove crucial, especially with the intense desert conditions that often challenge players physically during the tournament.
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