Roger Federer has a rather vast experience after being on tour for more than 20 years. He has seen many generations come and go. However, during a recent interview with Sky, the Swiss Maestro revealed that he is stunned by the pool of talents coming from Italy, referring particularly to Jannik Sinner, Matteo Berrettini, Lorenzo Musetti.
Roger commented:
“Berrettini can win a Grand Slam. I’m watching Matteo’s games and I see more and more players solid, consolidated in the top 10. He wins more and more games and has been on the circuit for quite some time. As the old generation passes, there will be more and more space for the new ones.”
Talking about the nextgen, Federer added:
“Both he and Musetti and Sinner will have opportunities. Jannik replaced Berrettini at the best at the Finals. You have an incredible generation of talents that can still grow and consolidate. Now Berrettini and Sinner must not be satisfied to have entered the top 10 but to take another step and maximize one’s talent. It remains an exceptional moment for Italy that will last many more years.”
Jannik Sinner in 2021
Ranked world no.10, the Italian played his last match on the 29th of November when he beat world no.30 Marin Cilic 3-6 7-6(4) 6-3 in the Rubber 2 of the Davis Cup (draw).
At the moment, during this season the Italian has managed to achieve a compiled 49-22 win-loss record. The Italian clinched 4 titles in 2021 in Melbourne, in Washington, in Sofia and in Antwerp. Jannik was the finalist in Miami.
Matteo Berrettini in 2021
Ranked world no.7 (career-high), Berrettini played his last match on the 14th of November when he had to retire when playing against world no.3 Alexander Zverev in the round robin and the scoreline was 7-6(7) 1-0 .
During this season the Italian achieved a compiled 41-12 record. Berrettini has won 2 titles in 2021 in Belgrade and in London. The Italian was the finalist in Madrid and in Wimbledon.
Jannik Sinner and Matteo Berrettini have never squared off.
Lorenzo Musetti in 2021
Ranked no.59, Lorenzo played his last match on the 11th of November when he surrendered to world no.41 Sebastian Korda 4-2 4-3(4) 4-2 in the round robin in the Next Gen ATP Finals (draw).
This season the Italian has a 36-31 record. Lorenzo Musetti’s best performance of the current season was reaching the final in the Antalya Challenger and the Biella 2 Challenger.
Roger Federer in 2021
Ranked no.16, Federer played his last match on the 7th of July when he capitulated to world no.9 Hubert Hurkacz 6-3 7-6(4) 6-0 in the quarter in Wimbledon (draw).
This season the Swiss has a 9-4 win-loss record.
Lorenzo Musetti and Roger Federer have never played each other up to now on the main tour.
