World No. 2 Jannik Sinner recently secured a hard-fought victory over French qualifier Terence Atmane to advance to the quarterfinals of the China Open. The match proved challenging for Sinner because of Atmane’s resilience and slight discomfort in his ankle, which momentarily bothered him. However, he managed to recover swiftly and gave an update after the match.
A similar situation occurred with World No. 1 and Sinner’s arch-rival, Carlos Alcaraz, at the Japan Open.
What Did Jannik Sinner Say About the Discomfort in Ankle After 2R Win in Beijing?
Sinner entered the match as the favorite, but his opponent proved to be a stern test. The top-seeded Italian got off to a strong start, claiming the first set 6-4. However, the second set turned into a tough battle, with Atmane breaking Sinner’s serve three times and pressuring him to take the set 7-5.
However, Sinner’s resilience shone through in the final set. He didn’t drop a single game and won 6-0 to move into his 13th straight hard-court quarterfinal in two hours and 22 minutes.
Into his 13th consecutive hard-court QF ✅
Jannik Sinner prevails against Terence Atmane 6-4 5-7 6-0 in Beijing 💪#ChinaOpen pic.twitter.com/fUWAvOLaLF
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) September 27, 2025
Although Sinner powered through the third set with complete authority, there came a moment when he stumbled and clutched his ankle, visibly bothered. The Italian shared a positive update when asked about it in his post-match press conference.
“No, feels good. No problems, physical problems. It’s all good. Thank you,” he said after the match.
Carlos Alcaraz Faced a Similar Fate as Sinner at the Japan Open
Like Sinner, Alcaraz also faced an ankle issue at the Japan Open. The Spaniard faced Sebastian Baez in the opening round, and with the score at 2-2 in the first set, he reached for a forehand, stumbled, and fell awkwardly to the court. He immediately grabbed his left leg, casting a concerned glance toward his team, before receiving prompt attention from the physio.
Although the injury appeared serious initially, Alcaraz managed to continue and showed no major issues afterward. In his press conference, the World No. 1 explained that he felt better as the match went on and was relieved simply to walk back to his bench.
“After all I just started to feel a little bit better. I could to walk to the bench which for me was a relief. Now I’m feeling the same way, which for me I would say it’s great. Because, when it cooled down and feeling in the same way I was playing on court, I think it’s a great sign,” he said.
Despite the injury scare, Alcaraz rebounded to defeat Sebastian Baez 6-4, 6-2. In fact, he showed no lingering effects in his next match either, overcoming Zizou Bergs 6-4, 6-3 to book his place in the quarterfinals.
