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The world of tennis is highly interconnected, with legendary players, rising stars, coaches, and retired players all expressing concern over on- and off-court activities. In a recent statement, Rennae Stubbs, who used to coach Serena Williams and is now a well-regarded tennis analyst, shared her thoughts on Jannik Sinner‘s victory against Novak Djokovic.

Jannik Sinner joined the ranks of Carlos Alcaraz and Holger Rune by defeating the Serbian tennis maestro. Rennae Stubbs offered a fresh perspective on his potential in the tennis world.

Serena William’s ex-coach Rennae Stubbs drops a cutting remark as Jannik Sinner defeats Djokovic in Turin

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In an intense match on Tuesday, Jannik Sinner got his name in the tennis history books as he managed to win against Novak Djokovic. With this win, the 22-year-old moved one step closer to becoming the first Italian to reach the ATP Finals semifinals. The young Italian’s remarkable 7-5, 6-7 (5/7), 7-6 (7/2) victory over the 24-time grand slam champion didn’t just showcase Sinner’s potential but also added a new perspective that experienced legends could clearly see.

Rennae Stubbs, an avid sports observer, is thrilled by the rising stars challenging tennis legend Novak Djokovic. “I think it’s good for the sport that we’re having these players get so close to Novak, the young players like Rune and, of course, Jannik Sinner beating him,” she said. Stubbs emphasized the significance of younger players challenging the “greatest player ever.” Stubbs added, “Imagine you’re playing Grand Slam, and then all of a sudden, you’re like ‘f**k! I don’t want another one of these sets.'”

Serena Williams’ former coach supports the young stars with sporting skills and mental strength to face the Serbian maestro. As the next-gen strives to make their mark, Carlos Alcaraz also stepped forward to motivate the young Italian.

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Carlos Alcaraz’s surprising remark on Sinner’s victory and 2024 season

Carlos Alcaraz joined the chorus of praise in the tennis world after Jannik Sinner’s impressive win against Novak Djokovic. Alcaraz shared his thoughts on the match’s entertainment value. “I saw Sinner’s match against Djokovic, and I think it was one of the best of the season. Very hard-fought, everyone enjoyed it. I had fun watching it; it was incredible,” said Alcaraz, highlighting the value of the face-off between the Italian sensation and the tennis legend.

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Alcaraz recognized the difficulty of facing Sinner, especially with the Italian fans behind him. He said, “When I played him, it was always great games, so who knows what could happen.” Looking ahead to 2024, Alcaraz boldly predicted, “In 2024, Jannik will be a serious candidate to win a Grand Slam. I think he will even be able to reach No. 1 or put himself in a position to get there.”

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With a strong endorsement from the Spanish tennis star, fans are excited to see how Alcaraz performs in his upcoming matches.

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