The interview given by Patrick Mouratoglou to the tennismajors.com podcast has highlighted with out mincing phrases the concept the French coach has of Jannik Sinner, calling him with out too many mincing phrases Novak Djokovic 2.0. The previous coach of Serena Williams has shared this evaluation as a result of he believes that the Italian has the identical qualities because the Serbian tennis participant, however as well as he performs with higher pace and takes the ball earlier.
Mouratoglou defined what in his opinion makes the ATP No.1 so particular and what makes it tough for opponents to play towards the Italian. Highlighting what in his opinion have been the principle enhancements of the winner of the ATP Finals in Turin which have allowed him to be on the prime of the ATP rating, analyzing the place Sinner can nonetheless enhance. Naomi Osaja’s coach additionally shared an fascinating perception into why he thinks Jannik is an improved model of the 24-time Serbian Grand Slam champion.
“I think it makes sense to call Jannik Sinner a Novak Djokovic 2.0 because his movements and counterattacks are incredible. He has the same qualities as Novak. And I think you should add 2.0 because he plays faster and gets the balls earlier,” defined the Frenchman.
Jannik Sinner, ATP Finals 2024© Stream screenshot
We recall Sinner gained a complete of 8 titles within the season, amongst which the Australian Open, the US Open, the ATP Finals, the Miami Open, the Cincinnati Open and the Shanghai Rolex Masters. Within the season he additionally turned for the primary time in profession ATP No.1. On the identical time, he’s going through the controversial Clostebol doping problem: in its enchantment to the CAS relating to the acquittal of the Italian by an impartial tribunal commissioned by ITIA, the World Anti-Doping Company WADA has requested for a 1-2 yr ban for the Italian.