Jannik Sinner had a rather unpleasant experience in Montpellier, where he lost in the 1st round to Aljaz Bedene 3-6 6-2 7-6(3). The upcoming Italian didn’t play at his usual level and on top of it, he looked in trouble with an issue to his lower back.
After the match, Jannik broke the good news that the issue with his back wasn’t serious.
“The back pain did not affect at all, it is 100% my fault and my game. When we challenged each other in Melbourne, I was much more aggressive; today, I made a mess. After the first set, I went on without an idea, or rather I had one, but it was wrong,” said Jannik.
I have to learn from this defeat; my idea of the game today was wrong. I am speechless and cannot tell you exactly why I lost today. In the next few days, we will talk to my coach and I will try to understand exactly where I went wrong.”
UPDATE
Unfortunately, both Jannik Sinner and Rafael Nadal had to withdraw from Rotterdam.
In Rotterdam vs. Rafael Nadal, Daniil Medvedev and Stefanos Tsitsipas
There were doubts about Jannik’s participation in Rotterdam because of his struggle. However, it’s great to learn that he will definitely play in Rotterdam where he will have the chance to challenge the likes of Rafael Nadal, Daniil Medvedev, and Stefanos Tsitsipas.
Jannik will be a very dangerous floater!
Jannik Sinner in 2021
Now ranked no.34, the Italian played his last match on the 24th of February when he was defeated by Aljaz Bedene 3-6 6-2 7-6(3) in the 1st round in Montpellier (draw).
During this season Sinner owns an overall 5-2 win-loss record. This year, Sinner won 1 tournament in Melbourne.
Rafael Nadal in 2021
Currently the world no.2, the Spaniard played his last match on the 17th of February when he was overcome by Stefanos Tsitsipas 3-6 2-6 7-6(4) 6-4 7-5 in the quarter of the Australian Open (draw).
Currently, during this year Rafael achieved a composed 4-1 win-loss record.
Jannik Sinner and Rafael Nadal played each other just on 1 occasion. Their head to head is 1-0 for Nadal. When they played, Rafael Nadal won 7-6(4) 6-4 6-1 in the quarter in Paris (French Open) in October 2020.
Here the highlights.
Daniil Medvedev in 2021
Currently ranked no.3 (career-high), Medvedev played his last match on the 21st of February when he lost to Novak Djokovic 7-5 6-2 6-2 in the final of the Australian Open (draw).
During this season Daniil has a 10-1 win-loss record. Daniil Medvedev’s latest run at the Australian Open was the best achievement of his season.
Stefanos Tsitsipas in 2021
Currently the world no.6, Stefanos played his last match on the 19th of February when he capitulated to Daniil Medvedev 6-4 6-2 7-5 in the semifinal of the Australian Open (draw).
Presently, during this year Stefanos has a 6-1 record. Stefanos Tsitsipas’s latest run at the Australian Open was the best achievement of his season.
Daniil Medvedev and Stefanos Tsitsipas played each other 7 times. The head to head is 6-1 for Medvedev. Previously, the last time they locked horns, Daniil Medvedev won 6-4 6-2 7-5 in the semifinal in Melbourne (Australian Open) on the 19th of February 2021.
In the following video you can watch the key moments of their match.
Jannik Sinner, Rafael Nadal, Daniil Medvedev and Stefanos Tsitsipas |
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