“Roland Garros is very long way” : Jannik Sinner reaffirms his focus on Miami as he brushes aside Career Grand Slam talk
Jannik Sinner claimed his first title of the season, as he defeated Daniil Medvedev in straight sets in the finals of the Indian Wells Masters. The Italian had to toil hard in the scorching heat, as he won both sets in the tiebreaker. The four-time Grand Slam champion has revealed his next target, which is the Miami Open starting this week.
Jannik Sinner quickly brushed away talks of redirecting his focus on the 2026 Roland Garros, where a triumph could mean that he completes his Career Grand Slam. The Italian stated that there are many important tournaments to go before the second Major of the year, which also includes an entire European clay court season.
“First of all, Roland Garros is very long way. There are big, big tournaments. I know what’s also on the line, you know, before that. I’m very focused already for Miami. Now, a couple of days, it’s good also to not think about tennis so much, but, you know, when you have this rhythm, I also don’t want to lose it, you know. It’s very important now. Miami, it’s going to be very important. That’s the last hard court event before the clay starts,” Sinner said.
Jannik Sinner was agonizingly close to winning the French Open last year, where he was defeated by Carlos Alcaraz in the finals in five sets. In the fourth set, the Italian held three match points, and was also a break up. Jannik Sinner stated that after the Miami Open, the focus will move onto the clay court swing, as he hopes to perform well.
“And after, we are back in Europe, completely different conditions, clay, and you never know what’s happening there. I’m looking forward to it. We will try to perform in the best possible way, and then we will see how it goes,” he added.
Jannik Sinner will look to complete the Sunshine Double, as he looks to claim the Miami Masters title. The Italian claimed the title in Miami in 2024, when he defeated Grigor Dimitrov in the finals in straight sets.
