A few physical difficulties in the third set against Zverev were resolved with a sip of the usual pickle juice.

Jannik Sinner won again, taking home a hard-fought, even uneven match against a fast-paced Alexander Zverev. The Vienna final was a high-quality match, which at the end of the third set also raised some concerns about possible cramps in the left thigh of the world No. 2. In the end, it was nothing serious, as the final result shows. But once again, Jannik drew on his expertise, drinking a sip of pickle juice during the changeover between the seventh and eighth games of the decisive set. Medvedev called it “disgusting.” But it often has providential effects.
Jannik’s physique remains that of a world-class athlete, with attention to detail. But among those who make the difference is also attention to these small details. Sinner has repeatedly resorted to “pickle juice,” which can also help in cases of dehydration, thanks to potassium and magnesium. When it comes to mild cramps or a hint of them, as yesterday, drinking this juice can greatly lighten the physical load on the athlete, especially when the match is coming to an end. The sodium contained in the drink blocks the nerve reflex that causes cramps, helping to reduce the duration of muscle stiffness. Sinner was thus able to toast again in Vienna. A glass of champagne with an aftertaste of pickled gherkins, under the eyes of his whole family.