Matteo Berrettini expressed admiration for Jannik Sinner following Italy’s triumph in the Davis Cup, emphasizing Sinner’s exceptional talent and character. Reflecting on his teammate’s growth, Berrettini shared, “It’s a special experience to watch Sinner courtside. Last year, when we were here, we told each other how special it was to watch him play.”
Since their last Davis Cup outing, Sinner’s rise has been meteoric, with only six match losses over the past year. Berrettini lauded Sinner’s performance and humility, noting, “He is special, the most humble person.”
Highlighting Sinner’s team-first mindset, Berrettini recalled how Sinner approached a key decision during their match against Argentina. “When he got selected to play doubles, he wanted to make sure that everybody was okay with that decision,” Berrettini revealed.
Sinner’s impact on Italy’s Davis Cup success showcases not just his skill on the court but also his dedication to his teammates and the sport.
Jannik Sinner in 2024
Now ranked no.1, Sinner played his last match on the 24th of November when he overcame world no.40 Tallon Griekspoor 7-6(2) 6-2 in the Rubber 2 of the Davis Cup (draw).
Currently, during this year Sinner owns a composed 73-6 win-loss record. Sinner clinched 8 titles in 2024 at the Australian Open, Rotterdam, Miami, Halle, Cincinnati, U.S. Open, Shanghai and the Nitto ATP Finals. The Italian got to the final in Beijing.
Matteo Berrettini in 2024
At the moment ranked no.35, the Italian played his last match on the 24th of November when he overcame world no.80 Botic Van De Zandschulp 6-4 6-2 in the Rubber 1 of the Davis Cup (draw).
Currently, during this season Berrettini achieved a 36-13 win-loss record. The Italian clinched 3 titles in 2024 in Marrakech, Gstaad and Kitzbuhel. Matteo was the finalist in the Phoenix Challenger and Stuttgart.
Jannik Sinner and Matteo Berrettini clashed against each other just 2 times. Their record is 2-0 for Sinner. Previously, the last time they squared off, Jannik Sinner won 7-6(3) 7-6(4) 2-6 7-6(4) in the 2nd round in London (Wimbledon) on the 3rd of July 2024.
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