Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic will play a mouth-watering second-round at the ATP 1000 in Monte Carlo. In the first round, Jannik demolished Albert Ramos Vinolas with a straightforward 6-3 6-4 scoreline. The young Italian was always in control of the match, often overpowering his opponent with his potent shots from the baseline.
Djokovic versus Sinner
Novak Djokovic hasn’t played any match in Monte Carlo so far since he was granted a bye for the second round for being seeded number 1.During a recent interview, the Serbian sensation admitted that he was stunned by Jannik Sinner’s progress. Djokovic said that Jannik is one of the leaders, if not the leader of the Next Generation.
Novak and Jannik have never played each other on the main tour so far. However, they have trained together a lot at the Piatti’s Academy. Recently, Novak and Jannik played in an exhibition in Adelaide when the world number won 1 set by 6-3.
Sinner in Carlo Rolex Masters, ranking, and results in 2021
Now ranked no.22 (career-high), Sinner has managed to achieve a compiled 15-5 match record in 2021. Jannik is playing in Carlo Rolex Masters where he bested
Jannik Sinner will play the world no.1 Novak Djokovic in the 2nd round. In the past, they have never competed against each other as of now in the main tour.
Sinner has won 1 title in 2021 in Melbourne. Sinner was the finalist in Miami (Miami Open).
Novak Djokovic in 2021
Ranked world no.1, Novak played his last match on the 21st of February when he overcame world no.2 Daniil Medvedev 7-5 6-2 6-2 in the final of the Australian Open to win his 82nd career title.
This season Djokovic has managed to achieve a 9-0 record. Djokovic conquered 1 title at the Australian Open.
Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic have never squared off.
Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic |
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