Jannik Sinner Overcomes Daniil Medvedev in Rome Masters Amid Health Concerns
Sinner's Challenging Match Against Medvedev
Jannik Sinner faced a significant challenge in the semifinal of the Rome Masters against Daniil Medvedev. After taking the first set with a score of 6-2, Medvedev made a strong comeback, winning the second set 7-5. Sinner appeared to be struggling physically, raising concerns among fans and commentators about his well-being. Just when it seemed Medvedev might secure the victory, rain interrupted the match, allowing Sinner a brief respite. Upon resuming the next day, Sinner managed to clinch the final set 6-4, securing his place in the final.
However, the match highlighted ongoing health issues for Sinner. During the second set, he seemed to be in distress, leading to speculation about a possible panic attack. This incident was not isolated; he had previously experienced similar physical challenges during matches against Holger Rune at the Australian Open 2025 and Eliot Spizzirri at the Australian Open 2026. In the match against Rune, Sinner struggled significantly, even having difficulty holding a towel to his face.
đ° SegĂșn Flavia Pennetta, Jannik Sinner tuvo un ataque de pĂĄnico en este momento.đŁ âParecĂa que no conseguĂa respirar, como si estuviera atravesando un ataque de pĂĄnico. En el Australian Open 2025 le pasĂł y quizĂĄ ahora ya pueda reconocer esos momentosâ. pic.twitter.com/8wI21sdtHS https://t.co/hQHKCUgH7M
â Tiempo De Tenis (@Tiempodetenis1) May 16, 2026
Jannik Sinner physically shaking during his match against Rune at Australian OpenHe told his team he wasnât able to âmove to his leftâVisibly struggling and hasnât been the same for the last two setsLikely adrenaline combined with not feeling 100% pic.twitter.com/0RPDSxTI2T
â The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) January 20, 2025
'It Was Tough For Me As Well': Medvedev Comments on Sinner's Struggles
Following the match, Medvedev addressed Sinner's physical difficulties, acknowledging the intensity of the game. He remarked, "Look, it's very tough to play him. To win a point, you need to hit a lot of shots. I try to win the points, so I hit a lot of shots. I don't know if maybe there was something else, but the points were physical. It was tough for me, as well. He was struggling." Sinner also shared his thoughts on his health, stating that it's common for players not to feel at their best every day. "I tried to play with the best possible energy I have. Yesterday brought me to a point where I was up today. Today I'm very happy that I finished it," he said. However, the recurring nature of his health issues has raised concerns among his supporters, who fear it may impact his performance in the future.