In a recent interview, Andy Murray highlighted Jannik Sinner’s qualities again. The Italian’s diverse growth over recent months, marked by numerous significant and rewarding wins, delighted the British tennis star.
The 36-year-old, who is going through a difficult time in his career, acknowledged that the Italian star might be one of the heavy favorites at the upcoming Wimbledon.
Murray expressed his remarks about Sinner and said: “Moving on the grass courts is a little different, but how he hits the ball makes me think he can do very, very well. I watched the final in Australia, and he did well to come back and win that match from the position he was in. It was a big effort. Medvedev was a little tired at the end; he had played a lot in those two weeks. Jannik was looking for his shots at the beginning; he was very solid mentally and followed his game plan. After winning the first Slam, I’m sure he will win others.”
He further added: “The feeling is that it takes some time to create this new situation. I’m not saying it’s not possible that Alcaraz, Sinner, or some of the younger guys could dominate and put themselves at the top of tennis for five, six, or seven years in a row. It takes time to get there. It doesn’t happen from one tournament to the next. But I think it’s a possibility, especially with Sinner and Alcaraz.”
Murray in Indian Wells, ranking, and results in 2024
Currently ranked no.61, the Brit has achieved an overall 3-6 win-loss record in 2024. Andy is currently competing in Indian Wells where he bested the world no.112 David Goffin 6-3 6-2
.Andy Murray will come up against the world no.5 Andrey Rublev in the 2nd round. Their record is 1-1.
Andy won 46 titles in his career: 20 on hard courts, 3 on clay courts, 14 on indoor courts, 1 on carpet courts and 8 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
He is also scheduled to play in Miami (Miami Open) on the 18th of March and Miami (Miami Open) on the 20th of March.
Jannik Sinner in 2024
Currently ranked no.3 (career-high), Jannik played his last match on the 18th of February when he overcame world no.10 Alex De Minaur 7-5 6-4 in the final in Rotterdam to win his 13th career title.
At present, during this year Jannik achieved a compiled 12-0 win-loss record. Sinner conquered 2 titles in 2024 at the Australian Open and Rotterdam.
Sinner will compete next in Miami (Miami Open). He will start from the main draw that will commence on the 18th of March.
Andy Murray and Jannik Sinner clashed against each other only on 2 occasions. Their head to head is 1-1. The last time they fought against each other, Jannik Sinner won 7-5 6-2 in the 2nd round in Dubai (Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships) in February 2022.
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