Turin, 9 June (LaPresse) – ‘This historic match will make you even stronger. Thank you, Sinner.’ This was the message posted on Instagram by Simone Vagnozzi, coach of the world number one Italian tennis player, the day after his defeat in the Roland Garros final against Carlos Alcaraz. ‘It hurts, but these are the matches that shape you, that define who you are,’ he added. "Those who live with you every day know what lies behind every shot, every sprint, every jump, every punch: total dedication. Yesterday, you showed the world not only your tennis, but also the heart and resilience of a number one. The country is proud of you, and I am even more so. Being by your side is not only an honour, but a responsibility that I carry with pride," concluded Vagnozzi, congratulating Alcaraz and his entire team.