Brad Gilbert, Rennae Stubbs and Boris Becker efferverscent in praising Jannik Sinner after China Open triumph

Italy’s young tennis star Jannik Sinner has earned a lot of praise from some of the high-profile names in the sport after his recent triumph.

The 22-year-old defeated the current world number three Russia’s Daniil Medvedev in the final of the China Open with a score of 7-6, 7-6 to lift the title.

Following that win, Sinner received a lot of praise from the likes of ex-Andre Agassi coach Brad Gilbert and former Serena Williams coach Rennae Stubbs.

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"Tremendous win for Sin City @janniksin. Taking out Meddy Bear for 1st time, what a back to back days in Beijing for the title," wrote Gilbert.

"So happy for @janniksin !!! So deserves this. Congrats mate!!," Stubbs tweeted.

Former world number one Boris Becker also congratulated Sinner on his achievement in a story on his official Instagram account.

The current world number four is often regarded as one of the best young talents in the circuit in men’s singles tennis alongside Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz.

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The victory against Medvedev in the final of the event was an important one for the Innichen-born who had a difficult time competing in big events this year.

Sinner played in the main round of all Grand Slams but managed to qualify for the quarterfinal or beyond in just one event — Wimbledon.

In that competition, his journey ended after he lost to the current world number one Novak Djokovic in straight sets with a score of 6-3, 6-4, 7-6.

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tremendous win for Sin City @janniksin 🌆 🏆 taking out Meddy Bear 🐻 for 1st time, what a back to back days in Beijing for the title

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