Jannik Sinner had the chance to train for 2 weeks in Australia with the great Rafael Nadal. Now the upcoming Italian may have the opportunity of facing another tennis legend: Andy Murray.
Jannik and Andy are about to start their campaign in Montpellier, where the former world no.1 received a wildcard. Unfortunately, they are on a collision course as they may clash as early as in the second round. Jannik will face Bedene in the opener while Murray will be opposed to Gerasimov.
Jannik Sinner and Andy Murray have never fought against each other. Here the full draw.
Jannik Sinner in 2021
Currently the world no.32 (career-high), Jannik played his last match on the 8th of February when he was defeated by Denis Shapovalov 3-6 6-3 6-2 4-6 6-4 in the 1st round of the Australian Open (draw).
Currently, during this year Jannik owns a 5-1 match record. This year, Sinner won 1 title in Melbourne.
Andy Murray in 2021
Ranked no.125, Murray played his last match on the 14th of February when he lost to Illya Marchenko 6-2 6-4 in the final of the Biella 1 Challenger (draw).
Currently, during this year Andy has managed to achieve an overall 4-1 match record. Andy Murray’s latest run in the Biella 1 Challenger was the best achievement of his season.