Australian tennis star Alex De Minaur has voiced his frustration over the incessant inquiries regarding his rival, Italian player Jannik Sinner. Despite his admiration for Sinner’s talent and character, De Minaur has grown weary of discussing him repeatedly.
Sinner’s exceptional performance in 2024, marked by significant victories at the Australian Open and in Rotterdam, has drawn widespread attention. De Minaur recently faced Sinner in Rotterdam, where he fought valiantly for two hours but ultimately succumbed to his opponent’s prowess. Following the match, De Minaur candidly expressed his desire to move on from discussing Sinner in interviews.
“Look, you always ask me about Jannik, and I’ve got nothing but good words to say about Jannik,” De Minaur asserted. “But please, I don’t wanna answer more questions about Jannik, thank you.”
Sinner’s dominance over De Minaur extends to seven consecutive victories, reflecting the Italian’s exceptional form and rise in the tennis world. At just 22 years old, Sinner’s recent achievements have propelled him to the No. 3 spot in the world rankings, trailing only Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic.
Reflecting on his success, Sinner credited his team’s efforts and emphasized the importance of continual improvement. “My team and I did a really good job a few weeks ago, and now we made a very good job here,” Sinner remarked. “I am really proud of the level that I played throughout this whole week.”
Despite their competitive singles matches, Sinner and De Minaur have also partnered in doubles competitions. Sinner acknowledged the difficulty of facing De Minaur on the court and expressed pride in their collaborative efforts.
“It’s very tough to play against you,” Sinner admitted, prompting a light-hearted response from De Minaur: “I’ll get you back next time.”
Sinner’s recent triumphs, including his victory in Rotterdam following his major win at the Australian Open, underscore his rising status in the tennis world. With a remarkable display of skill and resilience, Sinner has firmly established himself among the sport’s elite, leaving a lasting impression on both opponents and fans alike.
Alex De Minaur in 2024
LWWWWWWWLW Now the world no.11, the Australian played his last match on the 18th of February when he lost to world no.4 Jannik Sinner 7-5 6-4 in the final in Rotterdam (draw).
At the moment, during this season Alex owns a composed 10-3 match record. Alex De Minaur’s latest run in Rotterdam was the best achievement of his season.
De Minaur has scheduled to play next in Acapulco (Abierto Mexicano Telcel). He will start to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 26th of February.
Jannik Sinner in 2024
WWWWWWWWWW Now the world no.4 (career-high), Jannik played his last match on the 18th of February when he overcame world no.11 Alex De Minaur 7-5 6-4 in the final in Rotterdam to win his 13th career title.
During this season the Italian owns a composed 12-0 match record. The Italian clinched 2 titles in 2024 at the Australian Open and Rotterdam.
Sinner will play next in Indian Wells (BNP Paribas Open). He will start to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 4th of March.
Alex De Minaur and Jannik Sinner clashed against each other 7 times. The head to head is 7-0 for Sinner. The last time they locked horns, Jannik Sinner won 7-5 6-4 in the final in Rotterdam (ABN AMRO Open) on the 18th of February 2024.
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