Jannik Sinner disclosed that he felt dizzy during his Wimbledon quarter-final match against Daniil Medvedev on Tuesday, which he eventually lost in five sets. The world No 1 struggled with his health right from the beginning and took a break of more than 10 minutes after the second set for medical evaluation.
A doctor checked his pulse and blood pressure before Sinner returned to continue the match, where he fought hard and forced a fifth set despite physical difficulties. Ultimately, Medvedev emerged victorious after a grueling four-hour battle.
In a post-match press conference, the 22-year-old explained his condition on court: “I wasn’t feeling great this morning. I had some issues and felt fatigued. I left the court, which I didn’t want to do. The physio advised me to take some time because I wasn’t fit to play. It was a tough moment physically, and I did my best with what I had today.”
Sinner clarified that although he felt dizzy and had physical struggles, he did not consider retiring from the match: “I was surprised that I managed to extend the match. Two years ago, I retired frequently, but now I don’t want to retire unless it’s absolutely necessary. I felt capable of playing despite the ups and downs in energy levels.”
Reflecting on the match, Sinner expressed disappointment over missed opportunities: “I had chances, especially in the third set. I couldn’t capitalize on them. In the fourth set, I raised my game, but a poor service game in the fifth set decided the match.”
Despite aiming for a second consecutive Wimbledon semi-final, Sinner’s hopes were dashed as Medvedev advanced to face Carlos Alcaraz in the semi-finals on Friday.
