3 hours Ago By Charlie Gordon
According to Roger Federer's former agent, tennis star Jannik Sinner is on track to achieve legendary status similar to the Swiss icon and Rafael Nadal. Tony Godsick attested to Sinner's professional demeanor, noting his commendable behavior both on and off the court: "He is serious, very professional, behaves well on court and does not do stupid things off it. In this he reminds me of Roger.
" Despite acknowledging that Sinner has yet to reach the global fame of Federer, Nadal, or Novak Djokovic, Godsick praised the Italian's gameplay and clutch performance in critical moments. US Open format change confirmed to build on 'record-breaking attendance' Madison Keys forced to withdraw from next tournament after Australian Open win "At the moment, as a global star, he cannot replace Federer or Nadal. But he is loved by the people, he plays a type of tennis that I like a lot and he knows how to give his best in the moments that matter.
I don't know if he can become a legend like Roger or Rafa, but he is on the right path." Since the retirement of Nadal, Federer, and Andy Murray, along with Djokovic reducing his tournament play, Sinner has taken the spotlight in the past year. With an outstanding 73-6 record in the 2024 season, three Masters 1000 titles under his belt, two Grand Slam victories, a Davis Cup defense, and concluding the year as world No.
1, Sinner's legacy seems to be just beginning. Sinner turned heads by becoming the first player since Federer, almost 20 years prior, to go through a full season without dropping a match in straight sets. His contemporary, Carlos Alcaraz, already holds four Grand Slam titles and is two years Sinner's junior.
As Federer suggested in his conversation with ESPN, tennis fans can anticipate a fierce competition between these two young guns: "The guys are doing so well," Federer said. Don't miss..
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It's going to be a great rivalry.".
