Melbourne, Australia – In a shocking admission, Italian tennis sensation Jannik Sinner has revealed that he’s been using psychological tactics to get inside the heads of his rivals ahead of the Australia Open 2025.
In an exclusive interview with Australian sports daily, The Herald Sun, Sinner confessed that he’s been studying the mental approaches of his opponents, looking for weaknesses to exploit on the court.
“I’ve always believed that tennis is as much a mental game as it is physical,” Sinner said. “I’ve been working with a sports psychologist to develop strategies that will give me an edge over my opponents.”
Sinner revealed that he’s been using a combination of positive self-talk, visualization techniques, and even trash talk to unsettle his rivals.
“I’m not afraid to get inside my opponents’ heads,” Sinner said with a sly smile. “If I can make them doubt themselves, even for a split second, that’s all the advantage I need.”
Sinner’s rivals have already begun to take notice of his new psychological approach. “Jannik’s always been a tough opponent, but now he’s got this extra edge,” said Australian tennis star, Nick Kyrgios. “I’ll have to be on my game mentally if I want to take him down.”
Sinner’s coach, Andrea Volpini, praised his pupil’s mental toughness. “Jannik’s always had the physical talent, but now he’s developed the mental strength to match,” Volpini said. “He’s going to be a force to be reckoned with at the Australia Open.”
With his newfound psychological edge, Sinner is looking to make a deep run at the Australia Open 2025. Will his mind games pay off, or will his rivals find a way to counter his tactics? One thing’s for sure – Jannik Sinner is a player to watch in Melbourne.
