Jannik Sinner will play against Novak Djokovic in the second round of the ATP 1000 in Monte Carlo. The Italian sensation breezed past Albert Ramos Vinolas in straight sets in a match that lasted just 1 hour and 23 minutes.
Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic have never played against each other on the main tour even if they are quite used to train together.
When asked about his upcoming match against the world number 1, Jannik Sinner elaborated about Djokovic’s abdominal injury. The young Italian doesn’t sound very worried about the match to say:
“I know that he had pain in the abs, but I think he’s good now because he is playing this tournament. He has more experience than me, obviously. I’m looking forward to a great battle. I will try to play my tennis.”
Sinner in Carlo Rolex Masters, ranking, and results in 2021
Currently ranked no.22 (career-high), the Italian achieved a composed 15-5 record in 2021. Sinner is now playing in Carlo Rolex Masters where he bested Albert Ramos-Vinolas 6-3 6-4.
Jannik Sinner will fight against the world no.1 Novak Djokovic in the 2nd round. They have never competed against each other so far in top competitions.
Jannik clinched 1 title in 2021 in Melbourne. Jannik was the finalist in Miami (Miami Open).
Novak Djokovic in 2021
Now ranked no.1, Djokovic 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.
Currently, during this season Djokovic has managed to achieve a compiled 9-0 win-loss record. Novak conquered 1 title at the Australian Open.
Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic have never faced off.
Jannik Sinner |
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