Jannik Sinner hasn’t played a single match at the beginning of this year, but his schedule is becoming more and more packed. The Italian sensation will have the great opportunity of partnering for 1 week with Rafael Nadal at the Australian Open during the quarantine. This will be a great opportunity for the young Italian to understand better and better how a tennis legend prepares for such an important event as a grand slam.
Jannik then will play ant ATP250 before the major and it has been just revealed that he will team-up in doubles with Hubert Hurkacz that has just won his 2nd career title in Delray Beach. The tournament will help in the first week of February as there will be 2 ATP250. Jannik will play in the so-called “Murray River Open”.
Jannik Sinner in 2021
Ranked world no.36 (career-high), Jannik played his last match on the 14th
of November 2020 when he defeated Vasek Pospisil 6-4 3-6 7-6(3) in the final in Sofia to win his 1st career title.
Hubert Hurkacz in 2021
Ranked world no.35, the Pole played his last match on the 13th of January when he overcame Sebastian Korda 6-3 6-3 in the final in Delray Beach to win his 2nd career title.
This year Hubert has a compiled 4-0 win-loss record. Hubert clinched 1 title in Delray Beach.
Jannik Sinner and Hubert Hurkacz have never faced off.
Rafael Nadal in 2021
Ranked no.2, the Spaniard played his last match on the 21st of November 2020 when he capitulated to Daniil Medvedev 3-6 7-6(4) 6-3 in the semifinal in the Nitto ATP Finals (draw).