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January 24, 2022
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Press Conference
J. SINNER/A. de Minaur
7-6, 6-3, 6-4
THE MODERATOR: That was your Rod Laver Arena debut, and against the Australian No. 1. How was the experience overall?
JANNIK SINNER: Of course it was a tough test for me, because he's an incredible player, one of the nicest guys on tour also. Obviously when he plays here, especially in Australia, Australian Open and everything, is a tough opponent. Very, very tough. I knew that.
I tried to stay composed with myself, and today I have to say I raised the level, especially in the second and third set. In the beginning, there was a little bit tension on both sides, which is normal. I was expecting a long match.
THE MODERATOR: Questions?
Q. You had this crazy point in the second set when Alex applauded you. What happened during that point?
JANNIK SINNER: It was. I remember I made a passing backhand cross; is that right?
Q. Yeah, yeah, yeah. You were like falling down on the forehand, and then you were sliding to your backhand.
JANNIK SINNER: Yeah, it was an important point, because I think I was Love-15 already, if I go Love-30, it's going to be a tough hold.
But, yeah, I think he played a good point, and me also.
Q. The sliding, is it like the skiing background of you?
JANNIK SINNER: I like to slide in one way, but in the other way, skiing is a little bit different, I would say (smiling).
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