Former World No.7 suggests Jannik Sinner should be banned from returning to America after US Open triumph
ATPWednesday, 11 September 2024 at 08:54
Following his victory over home favorite Taylor Fritz in the US Open final on Sunday, former WTA World No.7 Chandra Rubin has jokingly stated that Jannik Sinner should not be allowed back in America.
The rising Italian star resumed his dominance on the hard courts of North America, having lifted titles at the Miami Open and Cincinnati Masters earlier this year. Sinner added more points to his lead atop the ATP Rankings as World No.1, and appears to be a thorn in the side for American players.
Sinner dispatched of several American players during US Open title run
The 23-year old defeated American Mackenzie McDonald in the first round of the US Open, before ousting his compatriot Alex Michelson in the following round. Sinner would go on to eliminate 14th-seeded American Tommy Paul in the fourth round, before dismantling US native Taylor Fritz in the final. Sinner's victory ensured that America would have to wait another year for a male US player to lift the Flushing Meadows title in front of a home crowd.
In an appearance on the Tennis Channel Live Podcast, former American player Rubin jokingly made her feelings known about Sinner's dominance over her compatriots during her conversation with host Steve Weissman.
“I hate to say it, guys, but I think we are going to have to deport him,” said Weissman.
“He shouldn’t be allowed back in this country,” chimed in Rubin with a tongue-in-cheek response.
Having qualified for the year-ending ATP Finals in November, Sinner will look to add that distinguished trophy to his already impressive resume.
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mandoist16-09-2024 - No offence, Mr. Lloyd, but where have you been the past two years?? How long have you been a tennis fan? This 'article' may be informative for newbies or fair-weather tennis observers but the majority of fans know the root of the multiple issues within WTA. The #1 issue being the subject of health & well-being which has been (or has attempted to be) addressed with the WTA Elitist council members last season. WTA was extremely dismissive of players' concerns and opposed to such a meeting. Eventually giving-in due to publicity and allowed selective players only -- no rep's, no medical personnel, and no team members. The meeting was a farce as WTA soon after that released an even more hectic schedule... with mandatory tourneys! Guess they weren't taking notes?? BTW: There is a lot missing from this piece concerning "withdrawals". No writer has yet taken the jump to get behind the scenes and dig at the problems -- obvious organizational problems. IMO, the top two issues are WTA's lack of proper attention to health & well-being of its Money-Makers; and Financial Greed. Tip to Mr. Lloyd: there is no "snubbing" when these players withdraw. These women have to take such measures as withdrawing from a tourney, and occasional time-off from the circuit, to protect themselves -- because WTA refuses to take any measures at all (although not allowing matches until sunrise is a start). Surely you can do better than point fingers at players. The finger-pointing should be directed entirely at WTA (and ATP). Be a true journalist, Mr. Lloyd, and research them!!mandoist16-09-2024
- Uh-oh.... Now Raducanu is being forced to compete! Let's see who withdraws next... I wonder??mandoist15-09-2024
- And this is such a shock to WTA?? How many times are they (WTA & ATP) going to keep stepping in their own s*** ???mandoist15-09-2024
- They can go down together!mandoist15-09-2024
