“I don’t take anything for granted,” Jannik Sinner reveals he is extremely lucky to have converted tennis from a mere hobby to a job

Jannik Sinner is 100% ready heading into Wimbledon.

“I don’t take anything for granted,” Jannik Sinner reveals he is extremely lucky to have converted tennis from a mere hobby to a job

Jannik Sinner (Via Imago)

Jannik Sinner recently shared that he feels fortunate to have transformed tennis from a mere hobby into a full-time career. The Italian, well aware of the challenges of becoming a professional player, also revealed what he most loves and hates about the sport.

The World No.1 enters Wimbledon as the top seed for the first time and is expected to be a sting contender for the Slam. Having won his first major in Australia, Sinner has been nothing short of his best run in the sport. With the Championships commencing in a couple of days, Sinner attended the media day here to speak about the event.

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While speaking about what he likes most about the Slam, Sinner revealed that he values the sport more than anything and does not take it for granted. Moreover, he also said that there are no negatives of the sport for him.

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I'm very lucky because I started tennis as a hobby and now it's become a job. In my mind it's still a hobby. I love going out on court and just playing. I don't think there are any negatives.
Jannik Sinner said on his Wimbledon media day (H/T: Puntodebreak)

Sinner will lead the draw and has a tough road ahead of him, starting from the very first round. He will take on Yannick Hanfmann in the first round, which is set to begin on July 1st. 

I know how much I've sacrificed to be in the position I'm in. It's always an honour to go out on court. I think that's one of the reasons why I love tennis so much, I don't take anything for granted.
Jannik Sinner added

Jannik Sinner ready to compete at Wimbledon

In the same interview, Jannik Sinner spoke precisely about his preparations for Wimbledon. At the French Open, the Italian revealed that he was not 100% physically fit, but this time he is perfectly fine and ready to compete on grass.

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Jannik Sinner (Image via Imago) 
After Paris I took a few days off and then I went back to work. There are no secrets. I feel physically much better than at the beginning of Roland Garros, where I arrived with doubts. We have worked a lot in the last few days. I am ready to compete.
Jannik Sinner said

Last year, he reached the semi-finals of this grass tournament, and with his current form, Sinner is a strong contender for the title. However, with a tough draw, he must be at his best from the start to last as long as possible in his first Grand Slam as World No. 1.

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