ATP Masters Monte Carlo: Jannik Sinner is looking forward to a "great fight" with Novak Djokovic
Jannik Sinnerfaces Novak Djokovic for the first time in his career in the second round of the ATP Masters 1000 tournament in Monte Carlo. Despite his role as an outsider, the South Tyrolean is looking forward to a "great fight" with the world number one. ( Here you can follow the match from around 12:30 p.m. in the live ticker .)
by Nikolaus Fink
last edit: Apr 13, 2021, 08:43 pm
Jannik Sinner is currently something of the man of the hour in tennis. After a tournament victory in Melbourne at the beginning of the year, the only 19-year-old Italian reached the final of the ATP Masters 1000 tournament in Miami and all eyes will be on the youngster again on Wednesday at the current event in Monte Carlo be.
However, Sinner's opponent is also responsible for this: He bears the name Novak Djokovic, who is an 18-time Grand Slam champion and current world number one. However, the South Tyrolean is not afraid of his next opponent. "I'm looking forward to the match," said Sinner about Albert Ramos-Vinolas after his opening success.
Sinner does not expect any gifts
He will be able to see which areas of his game he still needs to work on, the Italian said. "A game like that can bring me a lot. I'll just try to start with the right mentality, as in every match and then we'll see what happens," said Sinner.
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Despite Djokovic's long forced break, who will play again in Monte Carlo for the first time since the Australian Open, Sinner does not expect any gifts when he first meets the industry leader: "I know that he had pain in his abdominal muscles, but I think he's fine good now because he's playing this tournament. He's obviously more experienced than me. I'm looking forward to a great fight. I'll try to play my tennis. "
Djokovic with respect for Sinner
Djokovic will probably also pursue this plan himself. He has been training on clay since he was canceled for the event in Miami and feels good, said the 33-year-old, who is aiming for his third title in the principality after 2013 and 2015, before the start of the tournament.
Before his opening hurdle, however, the Serb was warned: "Jannik Sinner has been so constant over the past year and a half. If he is not the leader, he is definitely one of the leaders of the next generation. He has all the weapons in his game for a candidate to be for the greatest titles in our sport. "
Here you can follow the match between Djokovic and Sinner in the live ticker
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