Jannik Sinner admitted he “didn’t want to win like this” after beating an injured Felix Auger-Aliassime in Turin.

The defending champion sealed a 7-5 6-1 victory over his ailing opponent, and admitted that Auger-Aliassime’s leg issues were an advantage.

Asked what it was like to face an injured opponent, Sinner said: “I mean, you still have to be very consistent with a great balance on the court, especially also mentally because it is a bit different.

“But at the same time, it is also an advantage, you have to say that, you have to use it in the right way, even if you don’t want to win like this. But if there is a chance, you have to use it. It also changes when you are a set up and you see struggles, it’s a bit different.

“He’s a huge server, especially indoors, you have to be careful. But as I said, it’s not nice, especially Felix had some very tough injuries, so we only wish him only the best.”

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