‘A Good Ball to Hit’ – Wimbledon Quarter-Finalist Jannik Sinner Finds Similarities With Novak Djokovic’s Playing Style

Jannik Sinner, the Italian tennis professional’s run in London, ended on Tuesday. He locked horns with the former World No.1 Novak Djokovic for a spot in the last four of the tournament and failed to succeed in a five-set long match.

Although he and the defending champion fought neck and neck in the quarterfinals, their collaboration for practice sessions played a huge part, according to Sinner, in helping him reach the latter half of the tournament.

Jannik Sinner about partnering with Djokovic

Sinner, when asked about how practicing with the defending Wimbledon champion has helped him in this tournament, said, “I think we have some similar style of tennis. I always like to practice with him. Because he has a good ball to hit. I think also I have so we have good rhythm.”

Thereafter, he explained the merits and demerits of training with one’s opponent. Sinner said, “In one way, it can help you when you play against you know what to expect. In other way, you know a little bit the weaknesses of both of us.”

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The Italian, after claiming the first two sets by 7-5, 6-2 lost his grip on the match. And a result of which the six time Wimbledon champion turned the game around and claimed victory in an almost lost battle by claiming the last three sets, 6-3, 6-2, 6-2.

Sinner in this year’s championship

The 20-year-old tennis ace shined in this year’s grass major. After packing his bags in his very first match at Eastbourne International, Sinner executed a noteworthy run in the Wimbledon Championship.

He clashed with the three-time Grand slam champion Stan Wawrinka in the first round of the tournament and claimed victory. Thereafter, the World No.13 took down Swedish Mikael Ymer and the player with the record of hitting the most aces, John Isner. Thus, entering the last 16 of the tournament.

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In his quest for a seat in quarterfinals, he thrashed the 2022 Madrid Open champion and current world no.7 Carlos Alcaraz. Sinner got the better of Alcaraz in four sets, 6-1, 6-4, 6-7(8), 6-3.