The world number one arrives in Madrid after a significant breakthrough on clay. He recently defeated Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets to win the Monte Carlo Masters. However, Sinner admitted that he hasn\u2019t had the best results in the Spanish capital. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI never played very well here, so let\u2019s see how it goes this year,\u201d Sinner said ahead of the tournament. \u201cI\u2019m trying to improve as a player, and this might be one of the toughest challenges because of certain factors like altitude and wind.\u201d <\/p>\r\n\r\n
Even though he is one of the favourites and is aiming for a fifth consecutive Masters title, Sinner emphasized that his larger goal is in Paris. \u201cThe most important is Roland Garros,\u201d he said. \u201cWe try to be in the best shape possible there, but I\u2019m here to do my best, and then we\u2019ll see how it goes.\u201d <\/p>\r\n\r\n
Sinner's motivation is heightened by last year\u2019s disappointment at Roland Garros, where he lost a dramatic final to Alcaraz despite having three championship points. The 24-year-old has another chance to complete his Grand Slam collection, as the French Open is the only major title he still needs.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Madrid Open will miss two of tennis\u2019s biggest stars, with Alcaraz out due to a wrist injury and Novak Djokovic also absent. Sinner acknowledged that their absence creates a void. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
Sinner's motivation is heightened by last year\u2019s disappointment at Roland Garros, where he lost a dramatic final to Alcaraz despite having three championship points. The 24-year-old has another chance to complete his Grand Slam collection, as the French Open is the only major title he still needs.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Top seed Sinner will start his Madrid campaign in the second round against an opponent yet to be determined. He views the tournament as an essential step in refining his game before the clay-court showcase in Paris.<\/p>\r\n\r\n