“Sinner is currently the best player in the world” Tennis Greatest Player of All Time Said
Djokovic will be competing in his adopted home of Monte Carlo for the first time under his new coach Nenad Zimonjic. Before the tournament he praises the Italian Jannik Sinner and reveals what his big goal is this year.
Novak Djokovic (36) last won the Monte Carlo Masters in 2015. This year it is the first tournament after parting ways with his long-time coach Goran Ivanisevic . The duo celebrated twelve Grand Slam titles together.
Now Djokovic is trained by Nenad Zimonjic. “I’ve known him since I was a child,” the number 1 told the French sports newspaper L’Équipe. Nevertheless, expectations in his adopted home of Monte Carlo are not very high.
Rather, the Serb is directing his attention to Jannik Sinner (22), who has already won the Australian Open, Miami and Rotterdam this year. «Jannik is currently the best player in the world. He only lost one match,” said Djokovic. The difference from before? “He wins the big games and has learned from his mistakes.”
Everyone knew that Sinner could hit hard with his forehand and backhand and loved to play points aggressively. In contrast to before, the Italian now makes fewer mistakes. “From a technical and tactical point of view, this is a very big development. “He plays incredible tennis,” Djokovic praises the 22-year-old.
Djokovic’s big goal
“Djoker” is the most decorated tennis player of all time. However, a medal is still missing from the Serb’s palmarès. So far he has only been able to win a bronze medal at the Olympic Games in Beijing in 2008. His focus is entirely on Paris and Roland Garros will take place beforehand, which is ideal preparation for his big dream.
Whether Monte Carlo or Paris: Jannik Sinner will have a say in both places. (jsl)
