Renowned tennis coach Darren Cahill, known for his work with legends like Andre Agassi and Lleyton Hewitt, expressed delight in Jannik Sinner’s recent performances, highlighting the 22-year-old’s potential and rivalry with Carlos Alcaraz.
“He’s getting to play a sport that he loves and do it at the highest order — and he’s loving every piece of his life at the moment,” Cahill remarked after Sinner’s victory over Grigor Dimitrov. “But he has also got his feet on the ground, knowing it’s just a sport.”
Cahill emphasized Sinner’s grounded nature despite his success, praising his professionalism and enjoyment of life as a normal 22-year-old. He noted similarities between Sinner and Alcaraz, suggesting that tennis is in good hands with such talents emerging.
Reflecting on the evolution of tennis, Cahill acknowledged the contributions of past champions like Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic, whose professionalism and dominance shaped the sport. While he cautioned against direct comparisons between Sinner, Alcaraz, and the previous generation, Cahill highlighted the positive influence of past champions on the current crop of players.
“What you’re seeing with the players coming through now is a direct result of their professionalism, of the teams they put together, the way they’ve tried to inch out every piece of improvement in each of their games,” Cahill remarked.
As tennis continues to evolve, Cahill’s insights underscore the importance of recognizing the contributions of past champions while celebrating the emerging talents who promise to carry the sport forward into a new era of competition and excellence.
Jannik Sinner in 2024
WWWWWWWWWW Currently ranked no.2 (career-high), Jannik played his last match on the 31st of March when he beat world no.9 Grigor Dimitrov 6-3 6-1 in the final in Miami to win his 14th career title.
Currently, during this season Jannik has a composed 22-1 record. The Italian conquered 3 titles in 2024 at the Australian Open, Rotterdam and Miami.
Sinner has scheduled to play next in Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters (Monte–Carlo). He will start the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 7th of April.
Jannik Sinner |
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