The prospect of Jannik Sinner’s ascent in the world of tennis has gained considerable attention, with a high-profile coach and analyst drawing parallels between the young Italian’s recent successes and the trajectory of a great Serbian champion, hinting at the potential for 2024 to be “the year of Jannik.”
Sinner’s pivotal role in Italy’s triumph at the 2023 Davis Cup Finals in Malaga has been hailed as a defining moment. The 20-year-old played a crucial part in Italy securing their second Davis Cup title and their first since 1976. His stellar performance included winning all three singles matches and contributing to two critical doubles victories.
The world No 4’s standout victories included overcoming the formidable Novak Djokovic in both singles matches, notably saving three match points in a thrilling encounter. Sinner’s contributions were instrumental in Italy’s semifinal comeback win against Serbia, showcasing his resilience and skill on the court.
Drawing a comparison to Djokovic’s earlier achievements, it’s worth noting that the Serbian legend played a pivotal role in leading Serbia to its only Davis Cup title in 2010. Djokovic’s remarkable feat included winning all seven singles ties he contested throughout the year, laying the foundation for Serbia’s victory.
The subsequent year, in 2011, Djokovic’s dominance was unparalleled, boasting an extraordinary 70-6 win-loss record, showcasing a remarkable 92.1% winning rate. His season began with an astounding 41-match winning streak, capturing seven titles along the way. Djokovic’s achievements included securing his second Australian Open title, clinching his maiden Wimbledon and US Open crowns, and ascending to the world No 1 ranking for the first time.
The parallels drawn between Sinner’s recent performances and Djokovic’s impactful career trajectory suggest the possibility of a breakout year for the young Italian. The coach’s optimism regarding Sinner’s potential for 2024 reflects the anticipation surrounding Sinner’s future accomplishments and his ability to reach new heights in the tennis world.
As Sinner continues to showcase his talent and resilience on the court, his recent triumphs at the Davis Cup Finals and the comparisons made to the remarkable journey of Djokovic serve as an exciting prelude to what could be a defining year for the rising tennis star.
Jannik Sinner in 2023
WWWWWWWLWW At the moment ranked no.4 (career-high), Jannik played his last match on the 26th of November when he overcame world no.12 Alex De Minaur 6-3 6-0 in the Rubber 2 of the Davis Cup (draw).
At present, during this year Jannik has managed to achieve a 64-15 record. Jannik has won 4 titles in 2023 in Montpellier, Toronto, Beijing and Vienna. Jannik was the finalist in Rotterdam, Miami and the Nitto ATP Finals.
Novak Djokovic in 2023
LWWWWWWWWL Ranked no.1, Djokovic played his last match on the 25th of November when he lost to world no.4 Jannik Sinner 6-2 2-6 7-5 in the Rubber 2 of the Davis Cup (draw).
Presently, during this year the Serbian owns a composed 56-7 win-loss record. The Serbian clinched 7 titles in 2023 in Adelaide, Australian Open, French Open, Cincinnati, U.S. Open, Paris and the Nitto ATP Finals. The Serbian reached the final in Wimbledon.
Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic fought against each other 6 times. The head to head is 4-2 for Djokovic. The last time they played, Jannik Sinner won 6-2 2-6 7-5 in the Rubber 2 in 1 (Davis Cup, World Group, SF, ITA) on the 25th of November 2023.
Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic |
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