Novak Djokovic shared his admiration for Jannik Sinner’s growth as a tennis player, reflecting on knowing him since his early teens.
“I remember Sinner when he was 14/15 years old and, even then, he was well spoken about,” Djokovic said. “You could see that he would have a great career. I am not surprised to see him today at this level: I like Jannik because he always wants to improve.”
The Serbian legend acknowledged the Italian star’s relentless drive for improvement, which has propelled him to the sport’s elite ranks.
Novak Djokovic in 2024
Currently ranked no.7, Novak played his last match on the 13th of October when he surrendered to world no.1 Jannik Sinner 7-6(4) 6-3 in the final in Shanghai (draw).
Presently, during this year Novak achieved a compiled 37-9 win-loss record. The Serbian clinched 1 title in Paris. Novak was the finalist in Wimbledon and Shanghai.
Jannik Sinner in 2024
Ranked no.1, Jannik played his last match on the 24th of November when he beat world no.40 Tallon Griekspoor 7-6(2) 6-2
in the Rubber 2 of the Davis Cup (draw).Presently, during this year the Italian achieved a compiled 73-6 record. Jannik clinched 8 titles in 2024 at the Australian Open, Rotterdam, Miami, Halle, Cincinnati, U.S. Open, Shanghai and the Nitto ATP Finals. Sinner was the runner-up in Beijing.
Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner played each other 8 times. Their current record is 4-4. The last time they played each other, Jannik Sinner won 7-6(4) 6-3 in the final in Shanghai (Shanghai Rolex Masters) on the 13th of October 2024.
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