Nick Kyrgios, a charismatic figure in tennis known for his flamboyant style on and off the court, recently praised Jannik Sinner for achieving a rare feat – securing two consecutive victories over Novak Djokovic in a span of two weeks. Following Sinner’s impressive win against Djokovic in the ATP Finals’ group stage, the Italian rising star further triumphed over the Serbian powerhouse during their Davis Cup clash, claiming a hard-fought victory with a scoreline of 6-2, 2-6, 7-5.
Kyrgios, reminiscing about his own remarkable achievement in 2017 when he defeated Djokovic twice in consecutive tournaments, acknowledged Sinner’s accomplishment by stating that the young player had joined “a pretty good company.” The Australian recalled his victories over Djokovic in Acapulco and at the Indian Wells Masters, highlighting the rarity of back-to-back wins against the tennis titan.
Expressing his thoughts on the statistic, Kyrgios took to social media platform X, where he lauded Sinner’s achievement, writing, “Pretty good company I must say.”
Pretty good company I must say 🗣️🗣️ https://t.co/xFuwU1fDJM
— Nicholas Kyrgios (@NickKyrgios) November 25, 2023
The significance of Sinner’s accomplishment lies not only in the impressive nature of defeating a player of Djokovic’s caliber but also in the rarity of achieving such a feat within a short span of time. Prior to Sinner’s recent victories, it had been six years since anyone had managed to secure two consecutive wins against Djokovic within a fortnight.
Sinner’s emergence as a force to be reckoned with in the tennis world, marked by his remarkable performances against the seasoned Serb, has captured the attention of tennis enthusiasts worldwide. His victories underscore the rising talent and potential that Sinner possesses, positioning him as a formidable contender among the sport’s elite players.
The acknowledgment from Kyrgios, a player known for his outspokenness and on-court prowess, adds an extra layer of validation to Sinner’s accomplishment. As the young Italian continues to make waves in the tennis circuit, these victories against Djokovic not only serve as a testament to his skill but also elevate his status as a rising star in the fiercely competitive world of professional tennis.
Jannik Sinner in 2023
WWLWWWWWWW Now ranked no.4 (career-high), Jannik played his last match on the 26th of November when he beat world no.12 Alex De Minaur 6-3 6-0 in the Rubber 2 of the Davis Cup (draw).
Currently, during this season the Italian achieved a 64-15 record. Jannik conquered 4 titles in 2023 in Montpellier, Toronto, Beijing and Vienna. The Italian was the runner-up in Rotterdam, Miami and the Nitto ATP Finals.
Nick Kyrgios in 2023
Now ranked no.470, Nick played his last match on the 13th of June when he surrendered to world no.119 Yibing Wu 7-5 6-3 in the 1st round in Stuttgart (draw).
Currently, during this season Nick has a compiled 0-1 win-loss record.
Jannik Sinner and Nick Kyrgios squared off only once. Their head to head is 1-0 for Sinner. When they played, Jannik Sinner won 7-6(3) 6-3 in the 4th round in Miami (Miami Open) in March 2022.
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