Toni Nadal, former coach and uncle of tennis legend Rafael Nadal, recently shared his admiration for Jannik Sinner’s resilience following a challenging doping controversy. The Italian tennis star faced accusations of double doping just before a major tournament, a situation that could have derailed many athletes. However, Sinner’s performance on the court remained stellar, proving his mental fortitude.
“In the week before the start of the competition, we wondered how the incessant controversy would affect him,” Nadal said. “But after his magnificent performance, Jannik has shown not only his skill but also his ability to handle complicated situations. Surely the fact that he has a clear conscience has helped him to cope.”
Toni Nadal says the way Jannik Sinner handled this difficult moment & controversy in his career proved how strong he is mentally, ‘Surely the fact that he has a clear conscience has helped him to cope’
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Nadal’s words highlight Sinner’s exceptional composure under pressure, further solidifying his status as one of the sport’s brightest talents.
Jannik Sinner in 2024
WWWWWWWWWW Ranked no.1, the Italian played his last match on the 8th of September when he defeated world no.7 Taylor Fritz 6-3 6-4 7-5 in the final of the U.S. Open to win his 17th career title.
At the moment, during this season the Italian owns a 55-5 record. Jannik clinched 6 titles in 2024 at the Australian Open, Rotterdam, Miami, Halle, Cincinnati and U.S. Open.
Sinner has scheduled to compete next in Beijing (China Open). He will start the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 23rd of September.
Jannik Sinner |
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