Despite maintaining a calm demeanor on the surface, Jannik Sinner’s nerves were evident following his impressive victory over superb opponent Shelton.

Italy’s tennis sensation Jannik Sinner revealed that despite his father’s presence in the stands, he could sense nervousness beneath his calm facade during the match against Ben Shelton at Indian Wells. Sinner, aged 22, secured a straight-set victory with scores of 7-6, 6-1 on Tuesday, with his family in attendance.

In his post-match remarks to the media, Sinner acknowledged his father’s nerves, even though they weren’t overtly displayed. He expressed gratitude for the support of his close friends and family at the tournament.

“He’s nervous,” Sinner remarked about his father. “He’s just not showing it, I guess. It’s amazing to have him here. It’s a little bit different tournament, we have the house, we cook together. In the evening, we watch some series together, which I missed a lot in the last years.”

Sinner further emphasized the joy of having his father and the rest of his team around, highlighting the fun they share. He expressed his delight at the opportunity to spend more time with them, which he hadn’t experienced as much in recent years.

With this victory, Sinner advances to the quarterfinals of the ATP 1000 event in California, where he is set to face Jiri Lehecka of the Czech Republic on Thursday.