Jannik Sinner’s triumph over Grigor Dimitrov at Roland-Garros not only secured him a spot in the semi-finals but also elevated him to the No. 1 ranking in the ATP Tour. Reflecting on his achievement, Sinner expressed gratitude towards his coaches, Darren Cahill and Simone Vagnozzi, for their pivotal role in his journey.
In an on-court interview, Sinner highlighted the significance of his ascent to the top spot, emphasizing the collective effort of his team. He stated, “It represents a great result of work ethic. Me and my team, it was one of our goals this year.” Sinner also underscored the importance of continual improvement as a player and as a person.
Acknowledging the unconventional circumstances of Djokovic’s withdrawal, Sinner remained optimistic about his achievement. “It’s for sure not the way I wanted to become No. 1, as Novak withdrew,” he admitted, “But in the other way I’ve played some really good tennis and I’m happy to be in that position.”
Sinner reserved special praise for his coaches, Cahill and Vagnozzi, whom he described as integral to his success. Speaking about Cahill, he recalled their early days together, highlighting the immediate rapport they shared. “Immediately I had good feelings with him because he has a lot of experience,” Sinner remarked, acknowledging Cahill’s track record of guiding players to the top.
Describing the synergy between Cahill and Vagnozzi, Sinner emphasized their complementary coaching styles and mutual respect. “They’re two different coaches, but they work together really well,” he noted. “They are very humble, and they respect each other very much.”
In conclusion, Sinner expressed gratitude for the guidance and support of his coaching team, recognizing their instrumental role in his journey to the No. 1 ranking. “I’m lucky to have both of them and all the rest of the team,” he concluded, highlighting the cohesive effort behind his success.
Sinner at the French Open, ranking, and results in 2024
Ranked no.2 (career-high), Jannik owns a composed 33-2 win-loss record in 2024. The Italian is competing at the French Open where he conquered the world no.46 Christopher Eubanks 6-3 6-3 6-4, the world no.124 Richard Gasquet 6-4 6-2 6-4, the world no.56 Pavel Kotov 6-4 6-4 6-4, the world no.79 Corentin Moutet 2-6 6-3 6-2 6-1 and the world no.10 Grigor Dimitrov 6-2 6-4 7-63.
Jannik Sinner will play the world no.3 Carlos Alcaraz in the semifinal. Their head to head is 5-4 for Alcaraz.
The Italian clinched 3 titles in 2024 at the Australian Open, Rotterdam and Miami.
The Italian won 14 titles in his career: 6 on hard courts, 1 on clay courts and 7 on indoor courts. (See the list of his titles)
Sinner will compete next in Halle (Terra Wortmann Open). He will start to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 17th of June.
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