Italian tennis sensation Jannik Sinner recently shared his admiration for fellow player Luca Nardi, praising his skill and character following a notable match against Novak Djokovic. In a candid exchange, Sinner highlighted Nardi’s talent and expressed optimism for his future in the sport.
Reflecting on their acquaintance, Sinner remarked, “Yeah, we know each other, I won’t say really well, but we know each other quite good.” Despite a setback in their planned practice sessions due to an ankle injury, Sinner conveyed his familiarity with Nardi and underscored his admiration for the young player’s abilities.
Describing Nardi as an “incredible player” and “big, big talent,” Sinner emphasized the significance of the support system Nardi has built around him in Italy. He commended the country’s coaching infrastructure, recognizing the opportunities it provides for emerging talents like Nardi to thrive and develop their skills.
Beyond his on-court prowess, Sinner lauded Nardi’s character, describing him as “a very nice guy” and “a really good kid.” He expressed genuine happiness for Nardi’s achievement in facing the world No. 1, Djokovic, and securing victory in their encounter.
“These are the moments, you know, playing against the No. 1 in the world,” Sinner reflected, highlighting the significance of such experiences for young players like Nardi. He acknowledged the uncertainty and pressure that come with facing top-ranked opponents but celebrated Nardi’s triumph in rising to the challenge.
Expressing hope for Nardi’s continued success, Sinner conveyed confidence in the young player’s potential longevity in the sport. “My feeling is that we will see him around hopefully for a long time,” Sinner stated, emphasizing Nardi’s talent and promising future.
Sinner extended his heartfelt congratulations to Nardi and expressed optimism for the exciting tennis matches that lie ahead. As both players continue to make their mark on the tennis world, their camaraderie and mutual respect serve as a testament to the spirit of sportsmanship and camaraderie within the sport.
Sinner in Indian Wells, ranking, and results in 2024
Now the world no.3 (career-high), the Italian owns a composed 15-0 match record in 2024. Jannik is currently playing in Indian Wells where he defeated the world no.99 Thanasi Kokkinakis 6-3 6-0, the world no.25 Jan-Lennard Struff 6-3 6-4 and the world no.16 Ben Shelton 7-64 6-1.
Jannik Sinner will compete against the world no.32 Jiri Lehecka in the quarter on Thursday at 11:00 am on STADIUM 2. Their actual head to head record is 2-1
for Lehecka.The Italian conquered 2 titles in 2024 at the Australian Open and Rotterdam.
The Italian won 13 titles in his career: 5 on hard courts, 1 on clay courts and 7 on indoor courts. (See the list of his titles)
Sinner will compete next in Miami (Miami Open). He will start the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 18th of March.
Luca Nardi in 2024
Ranked world no.123, Nardi played his last match on the 13th of March when he capitulated to world no.17 Tommy Paul 6-4 6-3 in the 4th round in Indian Wells (draw).
At present, during this year the Italian has managed to achieve an overall 9-7 match record. Luca Nardi’s most significant result of this year was getting to the final in the Chennai Challenger.
He is also scheduled to play in Miami (Miami Open) on the 20th of March and Estoril (Millennium Estoril Open) on the 1st of April.
Jannik Sinner and Luca Nardi have never played each other.
Jannik Sinner and Luca Nardi |
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