**Jannik Sinner Injury Update: Foot Blister Concerns Ahead of Italian Open Final vs. Alcaraz**
Jannik Sinner, the World No. 2, raised concerns after limping during his semifinal win over Grigor Dimitrov (6-4, 7-5) at the Italian Open on May 16, 2025, just before his highly anticipated final against Carlos Alcaraz. In his post-match press conference, Sinner revealed that a blister under his foot, present since the third round, has been hampering his movement. “Since the third round, I have a small blister under my feet which doesn’t allow me that well to move at some moments,” he explained, noting it was a bigger issue than slight leg tightness observed during the match.[](https://www.express.co.uk/sport/tennis/2056475/Jannik-Sinner-injury-update-Carlos-Alcaraz-Italian-Open-final)[](https://www.sportskeeda.com/tennis/news-jannik-sinner-refuses-make-excuses-despite-addressing-injury-issues-ahead-italian-open-final-carlos-alcaraz)
Despite visible discomfort—grimacing and clutching his thighs toward the match’s end—Sinner downplayed long-term worries. He assured fans, “I’m 100% not concerned,” emphasizing that the blister, while bothersome, isn’t a major injury. X posts reflected fan anxiety, with some noting his bandaged right foot during a medical timeout in his earlier match against Francisco Cerúndolo, likely for the same issue. However, Sinner refused to make excuses, focusing on his preparation for the final.[](https://www.thetennisgazette.com/news/jannik-sinner-provides-fitness-update-ahead-of-the-italian-open-final-against-carlos-alcaraz-after-limping-in-his-semi-final-win/)[](https://bolavip.com/en/tennis/jannik-sinner-shares-health-update-ahead-of-rome-open-final-showdown-vs-carlos-alcaraz)[](https://www.sportskeeda.com/tennis/news-jannik-sinner-refuses-make-excuses-despite-addressing-injury-issues-ahead-italian-open-final-carlos-alcaraz)
The blister has required ongoing management, as seen in his treatment during the Cerúndolo match, but Sinner’s team is confident it won’t derail his performance against Alcaraz. The injury’s timing is critical, with Roland Garros looming, where Sinner aims to challenge for the title. While the blister limited his mobility against Dimitrov, his tactical precision and serve carried him through. X users praised his resilience, though some expressed hope he’d recover fully for the final, citing his “discomfort on his face” during play.[]
Sinner’s history of minor injuries, like a hip issue in 2024, suggests he’s adept at managing setbacks, but the blister could affect his agility against Alcaraz’s relentless clay-court style. For now, Sinner remains optimistic, viewing the final as a vital test before the Grand Slams, with no indication of withdrawing. His ability to compete at his peak may hinge on how well the blister is managed overnight.
