Italian tennis sensation Jannik Sinner has expressed his admiration for compatriot Luca Nardi’s remarkable victory over world number one Novak Djokovic. In a recent statement, Sinner revealed his familiarity with Nardi and his excitement over the unexpected triumph.
“I know Luca quite well. We should have practiced during the off-season, but he twisted his ankle. He is an incredible and talented player with a great team,” Sinner remarked.
Nardi’s victory over Djokovic, the reigning top-ranked player in the world, came as a surprise to many within the tennis community. Sinner, however, was quick to congratulate his fellow countryman on the impressive feat.
“He defeated world no. 1 Djokovic, and I’m happy for him. You never know what to expect in those matches, and he beat the world’s best player on the first attempt,” Sinner stated.
Sinner’s words underscore the unpredictability of tennis and the resilience required to compete at the highest level. Despite the odds stacked against him, Nardi showcased his talent and determination, securing a significant win early in his career.
“Hopefully, Luca can keep this pace in the future and stay healthy,” Sinner concluded, expressing his hope for Nardi’s continued success and well-being on the professional circuit.
As both rising stars in Italian tennis, Sinner and Nardi share a common goal of making their mark on the international stage. With Nardi’s recent triumph serving as inspiration, the future looks promising for Italian tennis, with Sinner and Nardi leading the charge.
Sinner in Miami, ranking, and results in 2024
Currently the world no.3 (career-high), Jannik owns a compiled 17-1 match record in 2024. The Italian is now having a run in Miami where he toppled the world no.148 Andrea Vavassori 6-3 6-4
.Jannik Sinner will take on the world no.26 Tallon Griekspoor in the 3rd round. Their current head to head is 3-0 for Sinner.
Sinner clinched 2 titles in 2024 at the Australian Open and Rotterdam.
Jannik 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 has scheduled to play next in Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters (Monte–Carlo). He will begin to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 7th of April.
Luca Nardi in 2024
Ranked no.96 (career-high), the Italian played his last match on the 18th of March when he lost to world no.70 Jakub Mensik 6-4 6-2 in the qualifications in Miami (draw).
Currently, during this season Luca owns a compiled 9-8 win-loss record. Luca Nardi’s best result of this season was getting to the final in the Chennai Challenger.
Nardi will compete next in Naples Challenger (Naples Challenger). He will start from the main draw that will commence on the 1st of January.
Jannik Sinner and Luca Nardi have never faced off.
Novak Djokovic in 2024
Currently ranked no.1, the Serbian played his last match on the 11th of March when he was defeated by world no.96 Luca Nardi 6-4 3-6 6-3 in the 3rd round in Indian Wells (draw).
This season Novak has a 8-3 record. Novak Djokovic’s best performance of the current year was reaching the semifinal at the Australian Open.
Jannik Sinner, Luca Nardi and Novak Djokovic |
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