Jannik Sinner also impresses the female tennis stars

Jannik Sinner posted a video on Wednesday of how he was preparing for the ATP 500 tournament in Rotterdam in Monte Carlo. The 22-year-old could with that Winning the title in the world rankings, passing Daniil Medvedev, which will not open in the Netherlands. Two former number 1s on the WTA tour spoke up in advance: Ana Ivanovic and Naomi Osaka.

“The way he played the Australian Open was incredible,” the Serbian said Ubitennis : “Jannik has really shown mental strength and perseverance. His timing when hitting the ball makes it entertaining to watch." The wife of Bastian Schweinsteiger, who won the French Open in 2008, was doubly pleased because she also worked with Sinner's coach Darren Cahill during her playing days: "He is very competent and always managed to give me the best advice in big pressure moments. Darren always found the right words to calm me down and point me in the right direction.” It is these qualities that Sinner also values so much in his coach.

Ivanovic predicts a bright future With the success in Melbourne, Sinner has broken the 2 million mark in terms of followers on Instagram. Only Rafael Nadal, Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz and Nick Kyrgios have more. Ivanovic, who has always been exposed to a lot of media attention throughout her career, knows what that feels like. “I think the most important thing is to follow his path, but I'm sure he does. He has a good team that supports him behind the scenes so that he can concentrate on his goals.” Ivanovic concluded by saying that Sinner will win many more Grand Slam titles.

The four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka is also impressed by the young South Tyrolean. The Japanese woman, who returned to the tour this year after the birth of her daughter, says opposite The national news : “Before the Australian Open I talked to my coach (Wim Fissette, editor's note) about Sinner. It was exciting to watch him. The way he beat Djokovic was a clear sign that the young players are there." Osaka is also fascinated by Sinner's fan club, the Carota Boys. “I find the story kind of funny. I think it’s cool how he made himself identifiable.”

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Jannik Sinner also impresses the female tennis stars

With his triumph at the Australian Open, Jannik Sinner caused euphoria in this country. Internationally, active and retired players showered the Sesto player with praise. Now two stars of the WTA tour have also spoken out.

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