Sinner Reaches Paris Masters Quarterfinal, Says He’s Not at 100% Before Shelton Test
He is prioritizing recovery after two straight-sets wins kept his time on court limited.
Overview
- Jannik Sinner beat Zizou Bergs 6-4, 6-2 and Francisco Cerundolo 7-5, 6-1 to make the last eight in Paris.
- He acknowledged he is not at full physical capacity and said recovery is his main priority ahead of facing Ben Shelton.
- His win over Cerundolo lasted about an hour and 25 minutes, helping him conserve energy.
- Sinner has withdrawn from the upcoming Davis Cup to focus on recuperation following a heavy fall schedule.
- Shelton reached the quarterfinals with victories over Flavio Cobolli and Andrey Rublev to set up the matchup.