Jannik Sinner returns to action after retiring in Madrid and was forced to miss the Rome International. Today, Monday, May 27, the Italian will play his first match at Roland Garros at 11 a.m. on the Suzanne-Lengelen court, facing American Christopher Eubanks (world No. 46) in a treacherous match for Liannick, as he himself announced in the press conference: “I am not completely ready.” 100%, but I can’t expect magic from myself. I know I can play good tennis even in the conditions I’m in now. “I’m not used to preparing for major tournaments. I hope the first round will help me improve my rhythm, but the mental aspect will be more important, which is accepting what can happen on the court.”
Who is Eubanks and his background
Eubanks (whose American is located in this link) is a comfortable opponent on paper given that he has played five tournaments on clay, and has suffered five first-round defeats. Sinner and Eubanks have faced each other only once in their careers Straight into the Slam tournament with the blue player winning in the second round of the 2022 US Open In a threesome.
The other Italians on the pitch
Other Italians on the field: Matteo Arnaldi The Frenchman challenges Arthur A penny (The second match at Simon Mathieu Stadium); Fabio Fognini The boutique faces the Dutch From Zandschulp (The third match at Stadium 13); Matthias Bellucci He will play against American Frances Tiafoe (Third match on court six); Lorenzo Mosetti The Colombian confronts Daniel Elahi Galan (Fourth match on court 12).
As for the women’s draw, a match is scheduled to be held between Al-Yasmine Paolini And the Australian Daria Savile (11 a.m. in Seventh Square). And finally, Elizabeth Cocciarito He will challenge the Brazilian Beatrice Haddad Maya (fourth match on court six).
Where to watch Jannik Sinner’s Roland Garros debut on TV
The challenge between Sinner and Eubanks is scheduled as the first meeting on Suzanne-Lenglen Stadium. The match will be broadcast on Eurosport (Sky channels 210 and 211) and on Sky Go and Now.
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