Still Coping With Roger Federer’s Retirement, Emotional Jannik Sinner Makes An Endearing Confession

Jannik Sinner has been holding up quite well right from the start of the 2024 season. As the tennis star is on the road to gaining immense popularity along with achievements, his perspective on tennis legends is something that has been coming to light now.

After the massive victory in Rotterdam, Jannik Sinner recently opened up fanboying over Roger Federer. While the Swiss tennis maestro’s last few days on the tennis courts have been quite memorable, the Italian recently revealed how he still carries an urge to be a part of his legacy.

Jannik Sinner narrates how he still misses Roger Federer’s presence on the courts

Rising tennis sensation Jannik Sinner is currently on his way to capturing the hearts of fans worldwide with his amazing performance in the 2024 season. With an impressive victory at the Australian Open where he defeated the toughest competitors like Novak Djokovic, Sinner has established his name as a player with immense potential. What would his performance have looked like had all the Big 3 been playing today?

In a recent interview, the young Italian was exposed to a question about his dream opponent from the past, Sinner expressed his urge for a showdown with none other than the legendary Swiss. “Roger Federer is someone I miss,” Sinner confessed, giving out the admiration that he holds for the 20x Grand Slam champion.

While Federer’s retirement from the tennis world has already been in talks because of the announcement of a documentary supervised by Amazon, Sinner’s desire to test his skills against the Swiss maestro came out as a major highlight for the fans. Along with the confidence of facing the likes of Federer, it also showed the respect that he carries for Federer’s legacy.

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Sinner’s growth journey inspired by Federer

This isn’t the first time Jannik Sinner expressed his admiration for Roger Federer. As the tennis star was recently asked about his motivational entities in the tennis community, he named the Swiss tennis legend alongside Rafa.

“When I was younger, I think the biggest inspiration was always Roger Federer because of the way he behaves on the courts, the way he treats people off the court,” he said. While the recent verdict gave more clarity to his admiration for Federer, it not only shows his personal choices but also sets an example of respecting the legends with great impact on the tennis scene.

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