‘He Would Reach 30’- Jannik Sinner Dubbed to Surpass Big 3’s Grand Slam Legacy as Bold Claim Shakes Up the Tennis World

“We can define Sinner and Alcaraz as the Djokovic and Federer of the future”, is what Boris Becker predicted about Jannik Sinner’s possible future on tour. The young Italian, despite the ongoing doping saga occupying his mind, has proved to be quite efficient. Starting his trail for grand slam titles in the ongoing season, Sinner earned a total of 7 titles, solidifying his position as the world No.1. As he currently battles against the hand-picked pros at the Six Kings Slam, another massive prediction came his way.

The president of the Italian Tennis Federation has made a bold prediction about Jannik Sinner’s fate. He firmly believes that the young Italian could one day surpass tennis legends Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, and Roger Federer in Grand Slam titles. “How many Grand Slams can Sinner win? He won two in one year, and he has a 15-year gap to Djokovic. With two a year, he could reach 30. It may seem excessive, but taking an average between Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic is a good target to aim for,” the president stated to We Love Tennis.

He emphasized that the real challenge for Sinner will not just be how many titles he can collect, but how long he can stay in peak physical condition. “It doesn’t matter how many he achieves. The real problem is how long we can keep him in perfect shape. You don’t need to see the points he scores or the number of tournaments he wins; you need to monitor his health,” he added.

Sinner’s 2024 season has been nothing short of remarkable. He won seven singles titles, including two Grand Slams. His first major triumph came at the Australian Open, where he made history by defeating Daniil Medvedev in a five-set comeback. This also crowned him as the first Italian man to win a Grand Slam title in nearly a half-century.

Later in the year, Sinner also added the US Open to his list of achievements by defeating Taylor Fritz in the final. At just 23 years of age, Sinner became the youngest man ever to win both hard-court Grand Slam titles in a single season. His rise makes it clear that he has the potential to chase tennis greatness—if his health holds up.

Novak Djokovic’s former team member, Boris Becker, also supported this view. He praised Sinner’s consistency and drew comparisons with the legend Novak Djokovic himself. “Jannik never goes under par, he always plays at a very high level,” Becker said. He added, “We can define Sinner and Alcaraz as the Djokovic and Federer of the future.”

Becker pointed out Sinner’s talent, which helps him control rallies from the baseline with powerful, accurate shots. A trait that helped Djokovic dominate in his prime. However, besides them, Rafael Nadal has a completely different thought process.

Rafael Nadal Urges Patience in Comparing Alcaraz and Sinner Rivalry to ‘Big 3’ Era

Rafael Nadal recently shared his thoughts on the emergence of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner as the next faces of men’s tennis. He cautioned against rushing to compare their rivalry with the iconic battles he had with Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic. In an interview with DAZN, the 38-year-old acknowledged the excitement surrounding Alcaraz and Sinner, but also considered the importance of giving them time to establish their legacy. “We need to wait, but of course this year, already two Grand Slams each, number one, number two in the world, so they are creating their own story,” Nadal said.

Known for his historic rivalries with Federer and Djokovic, the Spaniard believes it is too soon to compare the two generations, with Djokovic still actively competing. “I think it’s not the moment to compare eras, because Novak is still there. Roger and I, we left, we’re gonna leave soon,” he said, pointing out that the Serb continues to compete at the highest level.

The 22-time Grand Slam champion highlighted the importance of allowing Alcaraz and Sinner to grow without the weight of comparison to the ‘Big 3.’ “We need to leave them to create their own rivalries and their own story,” Nadal said. According to Nadal, the true impact of their rivalry can only be measured in time. What the Big 3 had between them was different and therefore comparisons like these can only be good for discussions.