Jannik Sinner, the young Italian tennis sensation, recently shared insights into his game, drawing parallels with the legendary Novak Djokovic. Sinner, known for his impressive baseline game and impeccable shot-making, highlighted three key areas where he finds similarities with Djokovic: clean ball striking, exceptional movement, and tactical awareness on the court.
Sinner emphasized the importance of striking the ball cleanly from the baseline, a hallmark of Djokovic’s game that has contributed to his success over the years. The ability to hit precise, powerful shots while maintaining control is a skill that both players possess, allowing them to dictate points and keep their opponents on the defensive.
Movement is another area where Sinner sees a resemblance to Djokovic. Both players are known for their agility and speed, covering the court with ease and making it difficult for opponents to find open spaces. Sinner’s athleticism and quick reflexes enable him to retrieve seemingly unreachable balls, just as Djokovic has done throughout his illustrious career.
Understanding the opponent’s play and anticipating their shots is the third similarity Sinner mentioned. Djokovic’s ability to read the game and outthink his opponents has been a crucial factor in his dominance. Sinner, too, has shown a keen sense of anticipation and strategic thinking, allowing him to stay one step ahead during matches.
Sinner’s acknowledgment of these shared qualities with Djokovic not only highlights his admiration for the Serbian superstar but also reflects his own aspirations to reach the pinnacle of the sport. As Sinner continues to develop and refine his game, these similarities could pave the way for a successful career, potentially placing him among the tennis greats in the future.
Jannik Sinner in 2025
Ranked world no.1, Sinner played his last match on the 26th of January when he beat world no.2 Alexander Zverev 6-3 7-6(4) 6-3 in the final of the Australian Open to win his 20th
career title.During this season the Italian has a 7-0 match record. This year, Jannik clinched 1 title at the Australian Open.
He is also scheduled to play in Rotterdam (ABN AMRO Open) on the 3rd of February and Doha (Qatar ExxonMobil Open) on the 17th of February.
Novak Djokovic in 2025
Ranked world no.6, Djokovic played his last match on the 24th of January when he had to retire when playing against world no.2 Alexander Zverev in the semifinal and the scoreline was 7-6(5) .
At the moment, during this season the Serbian has a composed 7-2 record. Novak Djokovic’s latest run at the Australian Open was the best achievement of his season.
He is also scheduled to play in Doha (Qatar ExxonMobil Open) on the 17th of February and () on the 29th of December.
Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic clashed against each other 8 times. Their current record is 4-4.