From Novak Djokovic to Roger Federer’s coach, tennis fraternity sees Jannik Sinner as a star in the making

Novak Djokovic believes he would be the subsequent “high, high participant” whereas Roger Federer’s coach Ivan Ljubicic has described him as “pure expertise” and it’s straightforward to see why Jannik Sinner is without doubt one of the most highly-rated children in tennis.

He might have come up quick in his maiden ATP Masters 1000 last, shedding 7-6 (7-4), 6-4 in opposition to Hubert Hurkacz on the Miami Open, however massive issues have been predicted for {the teenager} by present tennis gamers, legends, coaches and pundits.

Sinner beat the likes of Karen Khachanov and Roberto Bautista Agut en path to the ultimate whereas exterior of Miami he additionally has wins over the likes of Stefanos Tsitsipas and Alexander Zverev underneath his belt.

The Italian climbed eight locations to a career-high No 23 within the ATP Rankings on the again of his run on the Exhausting Rock Stadium, however many imagine he’s destined for high spot.

Reigning world No 1 Novak Djokovic is a type of with the 18-time Grand Slam winner stating on the finish of the 2020 season that Sinner is headed for the highest.

“I undoubtedly see plenty of high quality within the younger gamers,” the Serbian mentioned. “(Sinner) undoubtedly possesses a recreation that’s highly effective and is with plenty of high quality, and you’ll say he has the potential to be a high participant of the world.

“Sinner is certainly, I’d say, the chief of the fellows youthful than (Alexander) Zverev and (Stefanos) Tsitsipas, who I feel by many consultants’ opinions the subsequent ‘high’ high participant.”

World No 11 Roberto Bautista Agut, who misplaced within the Miami semi-final in opposition to Sinner.

“He’s enjoying nice, he’s very stable and he has excellent strokes. Jannik is enjoying nice… I’ve to say he will probably be among the finest gamers on the planet.”

World No 42 Alexander Bublik after being crushed within the Miami Open quarter-final by Sinner.

“He’s not [human]. That’s a reality. I requested him if he’s a human or not, as a result of for me, it’s very shocking that the man at his age has this psychological toughness that many, many different gamers don’t have. I referred to as him a robotic a few instances throughout the match, however I do it in a really honest method as a result of he’s a extremely, actually an amazing participant.”

Roger Federer’s coach Ivan Ljubicic in December 2020

“Jannik Sinner is pure expertise, within the technical, psychological and bodily phrases. These three issues collectively are helpful if you wish to be Alberto Tomba in tennis. For my part, he’s taking step-by-step, successful one small title in Sofia to date and figuring out how arduous he has to work to succeed in the highest.”

Former Wimbledon champion and Novak Djokovic’s coach Goran Ivanisevic in March 2020.

“Jannik Sinner – that’s the long run. For certain, high 5 participant, perhaps No 1. I can’t say that far however the child is eighteen. He’s grown amazingly fast, he’s the deal.”

Former British No 1 and BBC and Eurosport pundit Tim Henman on the 2020 French Open.

“He [Sinner] has been growing very well over the past 18 months actually, clearly we’ve had a little bit of a break. He gained the Subsequent Technology Championships in Milan, his recreation’s enhancing on a regular basis and I nonetheless suppose there are areas he can do higher. His first serve is enhancing, his motion is OK, however I feel he can get sooner and stronger. This time subsequent yr, I anticipate him to be within the high 10, he’s that good a prospect.”

Former world No 1 and 18-times Grand Slam winner Chris Evert.

“He appears to have such nice courtroom consciousness and nice tennis IQ. The factor is, he may do a bit extra injury in opposition to Rafa [Nadal] on a sooner courtroom as a result of he’s an influence participant and he’s acquired an enormous serve.”

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