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Lucky Jannik Sinner: candid admission after victory with Rune
Jannik Sinner admits: “I was lucky”
After his painful victory over Holger Rune in the round of 16 of the Australian Open, Jannik Sinner spoke in a press conference: “I don’t really want to talk about how I felt today. I was not feeling well and I think it showed that physically I struggled. I knew today was going to be really difficult. I was playing against a tough player and in addition, I was playing a little bit’ against myself. I knew it was going to be like this; and I tried my best to hold on. I think I made it and I am happy to be in the next round”.
“I had already talked to the doctor before going on the field. He did a general checkup and it helped me a little bit,” added the South Tyrolean. “After the break I felt a little bit better when I came back on the court, my face looked better and the color had returned more normal. So they definitely helped me. You know the conditions are challenging, it was very hot yesterday, again today. All players struggle, if in addition; you are not totally healthy è even more difficult”.
The world number one è was also helped by a stroke of luck: at the beginning of the fourth set one of his first serves broke the hook of the lower part of the net, causing a 20-minute stop: “They were very helpful today. No one expected something like that to happen. Usually, if the net breaks, not è in the lower part, the most important part. I was lucky today, you know being 20 minutes off the field helped me recover physically. I put some cold water on my head and è it helped. Really great luck today”.
“Similarities with the match with Medvedev at Wimbledon? No the situation at Wimbledon was completely different. Tonight, before the match I slept a lot and well, if I had not set the alarm clock I would have continued to sleep. But when I got to the clubhouse I felt that I was not well. I tried to put as much energy as I could into this match” Sinner commented.
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Roma-Frankfurt, the probable formations
At the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, at 9 p.m., the match between Roma and Eintracht Frankfurt will be staged. The Giallorossi are coming off a 1-0 defeat against AZ in the last European match, this is a crucial match for access to the playoffs. The Germans, on the other hand, come to the match after a 2-0 success over Ferencvaros, currently occupy the second position in the standings and are close to direct qualification to the round of 16.
Ranieri will rely on the attacking pair Dybala and Dovbyk, while on the outsides space for Saelemaekers on the right and Angelino on the left. Finally, the three-man defense will be led by Hummels. Between the posts Svilar.
For Frankfurt, Ebimbe, Dahoud, Brown and Hojlund are unavailable. Toppmoller deploys Ekitike as the only forward who will be supported by the imagination of Gotze in the three-quarter. Knauff and Uzun will act as the outside midfielders, at the center of defense Koch and Tuta.
Probable lineups
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Roma (3-5-2): Svilar; Mancini, Hummels, Ndicka; Saelemaekers, Kone, Paredes, Pellegrini, Angelino; Dybala, Dovbyk. All: Ranieri.
Frankfurt (4-4-1-1): Trapp; Kristensen, Koch, Tuta, Theate; Knauff, Skhiri, Larsson, Can Uzun; Gotze; Ekitike. All: Toppmoller.
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Ivanovic’s words
It’s all set for Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul-Virtus Segafredo Bologna. Two-way ball tomorrow, Friday, Jan. 31, at 6:30 p.m., at the Ulker sports and event hall in Istanbul).
Coach Dusko Ivanovic spoke this way on the eve of the game: “I believe that in the last month Fenerbahce has been playing their best, winning 10 victories in a row. They are a great team, attacking very well with excellent shooters, they can open the court with many players and always play with great confidence”.
He was echoed by Achille Polonara: “We face one of the best teams in’Europe. A difficult challenge awaits us on a tough court, but we are also aware that we can compete with anyone if we play our basketball”.
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FCSB-Manchester United, the probable formations
At the Națională Arena in Bucharest, at 9 p.m., the match between FCSB-Manchester United will be staged. Both teams are currently in the top eight positions thanks to their successes in the previous round: the Romanians conquered the Qarabag field with a 3-2 victory, while the English won 2-1 against Rangers.
For FCSB, Olaru, Lixandru and O.Popescu are unavailable. Charalambous relies on Birligea in attack with Stefanescu, Tanase and Miculescu in support in the three-quarter. In defense, space is made for Dawa who will partner with Ngezana in the center, with Tarnovanu between the posts.
For Manchester United, Evans, Shaw and Mount will be absent while Ugarte è in doubt. Amorim will rely on Zirkzee as the lone striker with Diallo and B.Fernandes in support behind him. De Ligt will lead the three-man defense with Yoro and L.Martinez on his flanks. With Bayindir between the posts.
Probable lineups
FCSB (4-2-3-1): Tarnovanu; Cretu, Ngezana, Dawa, Radunovic;Sult, Edjouma; Stefanescu, Tanase, Miculescu; Birligea. All: Charalambous
Manchester United (3-4-2-1): Bayindir; Yoro, de Ligt, L.Martinez; Mazraoui, Collyer, Eriksen, Malacia; B.Fernandes, Diallo; Zirkzee. All: Amorim.
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