The Argentine Mariano Navonenumber 99 of ranking and next rival of the Italian Jannik Sinnercurrent leader of the world classification, declared that his intention is to ruin the return to the tracks of the Transalpino after suffering the sanction of three months by doping.
“It is very special to be here, play with Jannik on his return. It is a difficult game because he is an impressive player who won many Grand Slams … but I have to prepare mine to try to win“He told the media in a mixed area, among which Efe was.
“I hope I can ruin the return a little, but it will be something special,” He added with a laugh.
Navone won the Italian Federico Cinà in the first round and is seen with the possibility of competing against Sinner.
“After three months he lacks a little rhythm, it will not be easy for him, with also some nerves. But it is still a game that we have both to play and that will be very challenging for him in his return here with all the people,” he explained.
And see the game as an opportunity: “If you thought in terms of points I would prefer to play with others less ranking than with number 1. But also measuring the number 1 is a very good experience“.
“The number 1 lose. These are tennis. If I lose nothing and if I win.
It is undoubtedly one of the most important matches of his career.
“Yes, it’s probably one of the most important. I never played with a number 1. I have already played matches of this high level, but playing in Rome, here at home, and against him he will be one of the most important. I hope it is not the one that most means that in my career I play other more important games, “he said.
