Jannik Sinner reveals how he finally ‘turned the tide’ against Novak Djokovic after losing to him 3 times in a row
Jannik Sinner leveled his head-to-head record against Novak Djokovic to 4-4 after two wins over the Serb in 2024.
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Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic (Images via Imago)
Jannik Sinner began his 2024 season at the Australian Open. He was certainly not a heavy favorite as Novak Djokovic was as he was eyeing his 25th Grand Slam title after winning three Majors in 2023.
But Sinner registered the biggest upsets when he outclassed the 10-time Australian Open champion in four sets. That was Sinner’s first win over the Serb after three defeats on the trot.
They met at the 2021 Monte Carlo Masters which Djokovic won and the result was no different when they met two more times. Sinner finally secured victory in the round-robin stage of the 2023 ATP Finals but faltered in the summit clash.
The 23-year-old, following a Davis Cup win over Djokovic last year, recorded a 2-0 win in 2024, in Melbourne and Shanghai Masters final. In an interview, Sinner mentioned Cristiano Ronaldo while speaking about what losing to Djokovic taught him.
I think you either win or learn. For my part, losing often against Novak Djokovic has taught me a lot. It’s good for your health, it wakes you up. In football, you can play against Ronaldo and realize that you have to prepare better next time. But when will it be the next time? In tennis, you have more opportunities to make up for it.
Jannik Sinner said during an interview with Esquire
In Shanghai, Djokovic played his second final on the ATP Tour, following the Wimbledon. The match against Sinner was also his last match of the season as an injury forced him to withdraw from the ATP Finals which the youngster won for the first time.
Jannik Sinner reveals what affects him during matches
Jannik Sinner has a reputation for being a very calm and composed player, with fans and pundits often calling him a robot for not displaying much emotion even after important victories. But this certainly doesn’t mean nothing affects him.
There was a doping scandal that ruined his mental peace. Then he ‘suffered’ during the US Open because his aunt Meggi Rauchegge fell ill.
When you have a personal problem, it’s not easy to play. Knowing that my aunt Margith, who did so much for me as a child, was dying, made me suffer and certainly affected me.
Jannik Sinner said during an interview with Esquire
Aunt Rauchegge died at the age of 56 in September after Sinner won the US Open. He also paid an emotional tribute to her following his win.
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