“We cannot compare ourselves with them,” Jannik Sinner speaks up about the Big 3’s achievement putting more pressure on him and the young generation

Jannik Sinner admits that he and the young generation are not pressured to beat the Big 3's achievements in tennis.

“We cannot compare ourselves with them,” Jannik Sinner speaks up about the Big 3’s achievement putting more pressure on him and the young generation

Jannik Sinner (L), Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic (Images via Imago)

Jannik Sinner has become one of the biggest talents of the sport in recent years. Several tennis pundits and legends have hailed him as a player to reach the heights of the Big 3 in the future. However, he has admitted that the Big 3’s achievement doesn’t put more pressure on the young generation.

The Big 3 – Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic, are considered to be the greatest players in the sport. With their excellent display on the court and consistent performances, they have gone on to win a boatload of major titles. Each of them has won over 90 titles in their career, which includes at least 20 Grand Slams.

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Sinner and his arch-rival Carlos Alcaraz have both dominated the men’s tennis this season. Both have won eleven titles combined including four of the major titles. However, they are far from the consistency that The Big 3’s produced. Despite a great general display this year, the question is whether they will continue with the form for about 15 to 20 years.

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Nonetheless, Sinner is not bothered about The Big 3’s achievement compared to what he and Alcaraz have achieved so far. In a recent press conference in Shanghai, he admitted that there’s no pressure on him and the young generation to do what the Big 3 have done.

They have been very consistent throughout the years and years and years. There’s not only been one season or two seasons, they made it for 15 years. So, it’s amazing what they have achieved, what they have done. There are a lot of things what we can take from them. We cannot compare us with them, you know, that’s impossible, especially in this moment now. I think we all were very lucky to see the Big 3, you know, playing tennis.

Jannik Sinner said via the Shanghai Press

Sinner is seeking his seventh title of the season at the Shanghai Masters. He failed to defend his China Open title after losing to Alcaraz in three sets.

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Jannik Sinner aiming to improve his game after cruising past Daniil Medvedev to reach the semifinals of the Shanghai Masters

Jannik Sinner took a big step closer to winning the Rolex Shanghai Masters after beating Daniil Medvedev in a straight set. It was the Italian’s second consecutive win over the Russian this season. Sinner last lost to Medvedev in the quarterfinals of Wimbledon.

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Jannik Sinner (Image via CNN)

The World No.1 didn’t give Medvedev any chance in the match, breaking the Russian’s serve thrice while saving the only break point on his own serve. He cruised to a comprehensive 6-1, 6-4 victory to earn a spot in the semifinals. After the victory, he admitted that he would keep improving to eventually win the title.

It’s a huge accomplishment from my side. We try to keep going and we try to improve. Then we will see what I can do. Talking about today, it was a great match. I’m looking forward to the semis.

Jannik Sinner said during his on-court interview

The win over Medvedev levels their head-to-head record 7-7. Sinner will face Tomas Machac in the semifinals. Machac, World No.30 defeated Carlos Alcaraz in their quarterfinals match.