During the Australian Open, Jannik Sinner found himself in a light-hearted exchange with John McEnroe during a post-match interview. McEnroe, known for his fiery temperament, asked Sinner how he managed to stay so composed on the court. Sinner responded with a chuckle, “We can say we are a bit different, me and you.” McEnroe, taken aback, replied, “What are you saying?” to which Sinner humorously ended the interview.
The exchange highlighted the contrasting personalities of the two tennis players. While McEnroe is famous for his emotional outbursts, Sinner is known for his calm demeanor. This moment brought a smile to many fans and added a touch of humor to the tournament.
Sinner went on to discuss his experience defending a Grand Slam title for the first time, acknowledging the challenges ahead but expressing optimism about his performance. He emphasized the importance of taking it one day at a time and striving to improve with each match.
The interview showcased Sinner’s wit and McEnroe’s classic style, making it a memorable moment of the Australian Open.
Sinner at the Australian Open, ranking, and results in 2025
Ranked world no.1, the Italian achieved a compiled 2-0 win-loss record in 2025. Sinner is now having a run at the Australian Open where he beat the world no.36 Nicolas Jarry 7-6(2) 7-6(5) 6-1
and the world no.173 Tristan Schoolkate 4-6 6-4 6-1 6-3.Jannik Sinner will take on the world no.46 Marcos Giron in the 3rd round. Their current head to head is 1-0 for Sinner.
Jannik won 19 titles in his career: 9 on hard courts, 1 on clay courts, 8 on indoor courts and 1 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Sinner is scheduled to play next in Rotterdam (ABN AMRO Open). He will start from the main draw that will commence on the 3rd of February.