Following his 2024 Australian Open triumph, Jannik Sinner was praised by compatriot Adriano Panatta, who compared the 22-year-old to Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal.
Jannik Sinner won the Australian Open by outlasting Daniil Medvedev in a five-set thriller on Sunday, January 28. The Italian came out on top despite finding himself in a disadvantageous position of being two sets to love down (3-6, 3-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-3).
Sinner became only the second Italian man to lift a singles Grand Slam in the Open Era. The feat was previously achieved by Adriano Panatta, who won the 1976 French Open title.
Panatta recently gave his thoughts on Sinner’s triumph in Melbourne, noting that one of the reasons for the youngster’s success was his improved playing style, which, according to him, is comparable to Novak Djokovic’s.
“Because he now serves like the best hitters on the circuit and has a response worthy of Djokovic,” the Italian said, as per Corriere della Sera .
Sinner defeated 10-time champion Djokovic in the semifinal of the Austrlian Open with a convincing 6-1, 6-2, 6-7 (6), 6-3 victory.
Panatta further opined that Jannik Sinner was now a complete player.
“He is a complete tennis player, with a mentality that allows him to no longer fear anyone. He is cold, he does not tremble at anything,” he added.
The former World No. 4 compared Sinner’s fighting spirit to that of 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal.
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