Jannik Sinner’s 2024 began in a glowing means, between the Australian Open and the Miami Open. The hip damage slowed his rise in clay swing, however the first three rounds he received at Roland Garros with out giving up a set had been very encouraging. There are 31 victories within the first 33 video games performed this season by the younger Italian. And that is an unbelievable milestone, contemplating that he reached this milestone even earlier than he turned 23.
Solely three tennis gamers have achieved this feat like him: Jimmy Connors (1974), Ivan Lendl (1982), Pete Sampras (1994).
31/33 – Solely 4 male gamers within the Open Period have received 31+ of their first 33 seasonal matches earlier than turning 23:
Jimmy Connors in 1974
Ivan Lendl in 1982
Pete Sampras in 1994
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On the press convention after the third spherical match of the Parisian Slam, Jannik spoke in regards to the good efficiency in opposition to Kotov.
“I am blissful to have superior to the subsequent spherical, it was a troublesome match, he is a superb participant. I performed in opposition to him just lately and this modified a few issues. Bodily I felt good on the pitch. Bodily, nonetheless, I nonetheless have to enhance a few issues. It is necessary to have a time off. I will attempt to be prepared for the subsequent spherical,” he instructed.
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As occurred in Madrid, Kotov put Sinner in issue, who had to make use of all his qualities on the court docket to get the higher of him.
“It is a very bodily Grand Slam, I attempt to settle for the troublesome moments and take a look at the optimistic facet. Snowboarding? I do not suppose I might have gone too far in snowboarding. That is my feeling, you by no means know. The stability I’ve on the observe, once I slide, however above all mentally, helped me. It is a utterly completely different strategy. I’ve at all times been a bit scared going downhill once you bounce rather a lot.
Mentally, on the court docket, I am not afraid to make sure pictures as a result of nothing can occur,” he defined.