If Novak Djokovic is healthy and able to compete in the 2024 Wimbledon tournament, Jannik Sinner has declared that the Serbian will be the overwhelming favourite.
The Italian acknowledged that he felt extra pressure to perform well in a tournament as the world number one seed in Halle, but he would not be dragged into a favourite role. To win his first title on grass courts, Sinner defeated Hubert Hurkacz in the Halle Open final on Sunday, 7-6(8), 7-6(2).
At the French Open earlier this month, Sinner rose to the top of the global rankings for the first time in his career. He will start as the top seed at Wimbledon on Monday.
Djokovic defeated the Italian in last year’s All-England Club semifinals. In 2022, he was defeated by the legendary tennis player in the quarterfinals despite leading 2-0 in the first two sets.
Sinner discussed his feelings going into Wimbledon and evaluated the front-runners in an interview.
Sinner expressed his thoughts about it and said: “I can be a little more aggressive, understand better how to move. It will be a difficult tournament, but also fun. I like Wimbledon: last year I played well and only lost in the semi-final. Let’s see what I can do this year. I will fly to London relatively soon, I hope to do a good preparation and then we will see how it goes: I will do my best. We are all excellent players and there can always be some surprises in a tournament like Wimbledon. So I won’t say whether I’m the favourite or not.”
He added: “Djokovic certainly is: if he comes back if he is fit, he is the favourite. Alcaraz won last year, and [Alexander] Zverev is playing very well. We see. It will be a very interesting tournament.”
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Jannik Sinner in 2024
WWWWWLWWWW Now ranked no.1, Jannik played his last match on the 23rd of June when he beat world no.7 Hubert Hurkacz 7-6(8) 7-6(2) in the final in Halle to win his 15th career title.
Currently, during this season the Italian owns a 38-3 win-loss record. Sinner conquered 4 titles in 2024 at the Australian Open, Rotterdam, Miami and Halle.
Sinner will play next at the Wimbledon (Wimbledon). He will begin to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 1st of July.
Novak Djokovic in 2024
WWWWLWWLWL Currently the world no.2, Djokovic played his last match on the 3rd of June when he defeated world no.27 Francisco Cerundolo 6-1 5-7 3-6 7-5 6-3 in the 4th round of the French Open (draw).
This season Djokovic has achieved a 18-6 match record. Novak Djokovic’s most significant result of this season was getting to the semifinal at the Australian Open, Monte Carlo and Geneva.
Djokovic has scheduled to play next at the Wimbledon (Wimbledon). He will start the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 1st of July.
Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic squared off 7 times. Their current record is 4-3 for Djokovic. The last time they locked horns, Jannik Sinner won 6-1 6-2 6-7(6) 6-3 in the semifinal in Melbourne (Australian Open) on the 26th of January 2024.
In the video below you can watch the highlights.
Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic |
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Jannik Sinner in 2024
WWWWWLWWWW Ranked no.1, Sinner played his last match on the 23rd of June when he defeated world no.7 Hubert Hurkacz 7-6(8) 7-6(2) in the final in Halle to win his 15th career title.
Currently, during this year Jannik has managed to achieve a 38-3 record. The Italian conquered 4 titles in 2024 at the Australian Open, Rotterdam, Miami and Halle.
Sinner has scheduled to play next at the Wimbledon (Wimbledon). He will start to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 1st of July.
Novak Djokovic in 2024
WWWWLWWLWL Ranked world no.2, Novak played his last match on the 3rd of June when he beat world no.27 Francisco Cerundolo 6-1 5-7 3-6 7-5 6-3 in the 4th round of the French Open (draw).
Presently, during this year Novak achieved an overall 18-6 match record. Novak Djokovic’s most significant performance of the present season was getting to the semifinal at the Australian Open, Monte Carlo and Geneva.
Djokovic is scheduled to compete next at the Wimbledon (Wimbledon). He will begin to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 1st of July.
Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic played each other 7 times. Their current head to head is 4-3 for Djokovic. Previously, the last time they competed against each other, Jannik Sinner won 6-1 6-2 6-7(6) 6-3 in the semifinal in Melbourne (Australian Open) on the 26th of January 2024.
In the following video you can watch the highlights.
Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic |
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