“The same qualities,” Patrick Mouratoglou explains why Jannik Sinner is nicknamed Novak Djokovic 2.0
Jannik Sinner started off 2024 with the Australian Open title, and never looked back, winning another Grand Slam and the ATP Finals.
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Patrick Mouratoglou, Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner (in circle) (Images via Open Source/X)
Jannik Sinner has dominated this year having won the highest number of titles. The Italian has been dubbed to carryover from where Novak Djokovic left last season after he became the year-end World No.1. Legendary tennis coach, Patrick Mouratoglou recently revealed why Sinner has been nicknamed Djokovic 2.0.
Sinner began the year at a new height by winning his first career Grand Slam at the Australian Open after beating Daniil Medvedev. The Italian remained unbeaten until March when Carlos Alcaraz ended his winning streak at the Indian Wells Masters. He bounced back at the Miami Open and went on to win his third title of the season.
Since August, Sinner has claimed four titles and has reached five finals. He first won the North American swing doubles by claiming the Cincinnati Open and US Open. The 23-year-old lost to Alcaraz in the China Open but won the Shanghai Masters after beating Djokovic in straight sets. His last title victory came at the ATP Finals, where he cruised past Taylor Fritz.
Sinner has since been nicknamed Djokovic 2.0 due to his consistent display this season. Patrick Mouratoglou in the latest episode of “L’Oeil du Coach” by Tennis Majors, explained the reason behind the nickname.
I think it makes sense to call him Djokovic 2.0 because the movements, the counter-attacks are incredible. The same qualities as Novak. And I think he added 2.0 because he plays faster by taking the balls earlier. He moves forward all the time.
Patrick Mouratoglou said via Tennis Majors
After Sinner won the ATP Finals in Turin, he revealed that he is looking forward to improving in certain aspects of his game ahead of the 2025 season. The Italian will be hoping to defend the Australian Open title which starts on January 12.
Patrick Mouratoglou reveals why Jannik Sinner stands out among other ATP players
Jannik Sinner has been so consistent on the court that throughout the 2024 season, he reached the quarterfinals of every tournament he competed. The World No.1 took his form to the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga and helped Italy edge over Argentina 2-1 to secure a semifinal place.
In the aforementioned interview, Patrick Mouratoglou explained why the Italian is above other players. The French coach revealed that whilst several players in the Top 10 play at a higher level in favorable tournaments, Sinner can stay consistent in both difficult and comfortable competitions.
You have the guys who are not missing and the guys who have fire in their racket, and Sinner has both.
Patrick Mouratoglou said
At the Davis Cup, Sinner led Italy to two consecutive finals as they took on Australia on Saturday (November 23). They will face now the Netherlands in the final on Sunday (November 24).
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