Ana
Ivanovic praised world No. 1 Jannik Sinner as the Italian aims for his second
Grand Slam title at Wimbledon. The former Serbian tennis player expressed her
admiration for the 22-year-old, recent Australian Open champion, in La Gazzeta
dello Sport.
Sinner's
season has been outstanding with 38 wins and only three losses this year, along
with four titles, including the recent ATP 500 Halle Open, his first title on
grass. The Italian will be the top seed at the All England Club with proven
experience on grass courts. A year ago, he reached the Wimbledon semifinals but
fell to the 7-time champion Novak Djokovic.
Ivanovic lauds Sinner's rise
Just
five days before the start of Wimbledon, former world No. 1 Ana Ivanovic
praised Sinner after he reached the top of the rankings for the first time in
his career: “I’m really happy to see Sinner at number one in the world,” she
said. “I love his style of play and also his personality. You can’t see any
weaknesses in his game, he’s strong from all sides. He seems very focused and
composed and I love watching him play,” added the 2008 French Open champion.
Sinner's
impeccable form over the past year and his high level on grass make him a
favorite for the title alongside world No. 2 and defending champion Carlos
Alcaraz. There is still uncertainty about Djokovic's participation in the
tournament after knee surgery, though the Serbian has been training at the All
England Club and is optimistic about being ready for his debut next week.
This
Thursday, Sinner will have the opportunity to measure himself against Djokovic
in a pre-tournament practice session. The Serbian appears to be in better
physical condition each day. Nole was seen on court Monday hitting with
Federico Coria and wearing braces on his forearm and knee. The next day, he
played a practice set against world No. 30 Frances Tiafoe, whom he defeated in
a tie-break.
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
His reporting combines statistical analysis with clear explanation, helping readers understand tactical developments, player form, and broader storylines across the tour. Working fluently in both Spanish and English, Cristhián collaborates with an international editorial team and contributes to comprehensive global coverage. As part of his work, he has conducted interviews and media interactions with leading figures in the sport, including Caroline Wozniacki and John McEnroe.
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