Renowned coach Patrick Mouratoglou has predicted that Novak Djokovic will face a tougher challenge from Jannik Sinner than Carlos Alcaraz in the 2025 season. Despite Djokovic’s incredible career resilience, Mouratoglou believes Sinner’s precise game and consistency could trouble the Serbian champion more than Alcaraz’s dynamic style.
In 2024, Djokovic failed to win a Grand Slam title for the first time since 2017 but added an Olympic gold medal to his illustrious career, defeating Alcaraz in the final. The 37-year-old has since brought Andy Murray onto his coaching team to rejuvenate his pursuit of a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title at the Australian Open.
Mouratoglou praised Sinner’s court coverage and ability to take the ball early, suggesting that these qualities mirror Djokovic’s own strengths. “Sinner doesn’t give anything away. His game is so precise that Novak will need to be in exceptional shape to overcome him,” said Mouratoglou. While acknowledging Alcaraz’s formidable talent, Mouratoglou emphasized Sinner’s relentless consistency as a unique challenge for Djokovic.
Ranked World No.7, Djokovic begins his 2025 campaign at the Brisbane International, aiming to fine-tune his game before Melbourne.
Jannik Sinner in 2024
Now the world no.1, the Italian played his last match on the 24th of November when he overcame world no.40 Tallon Griekspoor 7-6(2) 6-2 in the Rubber 2 of the Davis Cup (draw).
At present, during this year Jannik achieved a 73-6 record. The Italian 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 in 2024
Currently the world no.7, the Serbian played his last match on the 13th of October when he was overcome by world no.1 Jannik Sinner 7-6(4) 6-3 in the final in Shanghai (draw).
During this season Djokovic has managed to achieve a 37-9 record. Djokovic has won 1 title in Paris. Novak was the finalist in Wimbledon and Shanghai.
He is also scheduled to play in Brisbane (Brisbane International) on the 1st of January and () on the 13th of January.
Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic clashed against each other 8 times. Their head to head is 4-4. The last time they competed against each other, Jannik Sinner won 7-6(4) 6-3 in the final in Shanghai (Shanghai Rolex Masters) on the 13th of October 2024.
In the following video you can watch the key moments of their match.
Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic |
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