Jannik Sinner to hit with Hewitt son ahead of his clash vs Purcell. PREDICTION, H2H

Sinner is getting ready for his Australian Open debut with a proper Nextgen

Jannik Sinner and Cruz Hewitt

Jannik Sinner is about to start his run at the Australian Open against the world no.216 Max Purcell. The Italian had an awkward start of the season after recording 2 losses in his first 2 matches. However, as per the words of his coach Riccardo Piatti they are working for the long run, not for quick victories.

The teenager is currently in Melbourne where he had the pleasure to play with Leyton Hewitt’s son, Cruz, that at 11 years of age looks incredibly sharp.

H2H PREDICTION. Jannik Sinner vs. Max Purcell

Jannik has never clashed with Max Purcell and he is widely expected to win the match. Given his age, he should make it in 4 sets as he needs to build some more experience.

Talking about his aspirations, the Italian admitted that he needs a bit more time to comment:

“I think I am still a little bit younger than them, so it’s a little bit different. The momentum, I don’t know if this year is going to be the momentum or maybe two or three years after. I think I will need a little bit more time. But after two weeks, we know everything.”

Jannik Sinner’s ranking and performance in 2020

Jannik Sinner Stats info

Ranked world no.79, the Italian played his last match on the 13th of January when he was defeated by Benoit Paire 6-4 2-6 6-4 in the 1st round in Auckland.

Purcell at the Australian Open, ranking, and results in 2020

Max Purcell Stats info

Now the world no.216, Purcell has a 3-1 win-loss record in 2020. Max is now playing at the Australian Open where he ousted Andrea Collarini 7-62 6-74 6-4, Gianluca Mager 6-3 4-6 6-4 and Jozef Kovalik 6-4 6-2.

Max Purcell will compete against Sinner in the 1st round. They have never played each so far on the main tour.

Jannik Sinner and Max Purcell have never played each other.