Jannik Sinner had zero interest in addressing Nick Kyrgios' criticism, saying that there is no need for him to be answering some things when he is 100 percent sure that he didn't do anything wrong.
Considering that the Australian has been launching attacks at the world No. 1 for months regarding his failed doping test, there was no doubt that the Italian would be asked about it during his pre-tournament presser at the Australian Open.
However, just as it has been the case for the past couple of months, Sinner remained unfazed about it.
One part of the question was also if the two-time Grand Slam champion could explain how he was able to block out all the noise and continue with outstanding results.
Sinner: I don't want to respond on what Kyrgios said
"I don't think I have to answer this, to be honest," the 23-year-old responded.
"How do I block it? It's not that you just put it in a part and you just say I don't think any more about this. In my mind I know exactly what happened, and that's how I block it, no?
"I haven't done anything wrong. That's why I'm still here. That's why I'm still playing. I don't want to respond on what Nick said or what other players says.
"I think the most important part is to have my people around me who I can trust, people they exactly know what happened. That's it."
When the CAS announced they were appealing the ITIA's ruling in the Sinner case, Kyrgios laughed and it is not a secret that he is rooting for the world No. 1 to be banned.
Since the CAS verdict still hasn't been reached, the Italian is set to play at the Australian Open.
Four months ago, he was able to block out all the noise and win the US Open.
Now, Sinner will be hoping to do the same at the Australian Open.
