Jannik Sinner and Rafael Nadal played together for 2 weeks before the Australian Open in Adelaide. The upcoming Italian was absolutely elated for the opportunity that helped him to understand how a champion gets ready for an important event.
Jannik Sinner is very similar in his mentality to Rafael Nadal. Like the Spanish sensation, Jannik is extremely humble and he’s completely focused on improving his game.
Greg Rusedski, 1997 US Open runner-up, and tennis pundit, commented: “Rafa was the youngest to be in the Miami finals. Mentally they have a lot in common. Different styles but just bold and brave.”
Jannik Sinner we will face either Hubert Hurkacz or Andrey Rublev in the final to try to clinch his first ATP1000 and the break in the top 20.
Sinner in Miami, ranking, and results in 2021
Currently the world no.31 (career-high), Sinner achieved a composed 14-4 record in 2021. Jannik is currently competing in Miami where he defeated Hugo Gaston 6-2 6-2, Karen Khachanov 4-6 7-62 6-4, Emil Ruusuvuori 6-3 6-2, Alexander Bublik 7-65 6-4 and Roberto Bautista Agut 5-7 6-4 6-4.
Jannik clinched 1 title in 2021 in Melbourne.
Rafael Nadal in 2021
Now the world no.3, Rafael played his last match on the 17th of February when he was overcome by world no.5 Stefanos Tsitsipas 3-6 2-6 7-6(4) 6-4 7-5 in the quarter of the Australian Open (draw).
Presently, during this year Nadal has achieved a compiled 4-1 match record.
Jannik Sinner and Rafael Nadal fought against each other just once. Their current head to head is 1-0 for Nadal. When they played, Rafael Nadal won 7-6(4) 6-4 6-1 in the quarter in Paris (French Open) in October 2020.
You can see them in action in the following highlights.
