"I don't think many can beat him but I include myself among them": Confidence in beating Djokovic chances at Wimbledon for Sinner

Monday, 03 July 2023 at 03:30

Jannik Sinner expressed confidence in his ability to potentially defeat Novak Djokovic and believes he is one of the few players capable of doing so.

As the 8th seed at Wimbledon, the Italian is guaranteed to avoid higher-ranked players until at least the quarterfinals. The tournament draw revealed the possibility of a quarterfinal match between Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic if both players progress through their respective sides of the draw.

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Djokovic, entering as the 2nd seed, is the favorite at Wimbledon, having won the last four editions of the tournament and already securing victories at the Australian Open and French Open earlier this year.

In the 2022 edition, Sinner and Djokovic faced each other in the quarterfinals, with Sinner defeating Carlos Alcaraz in the previous round. The 21-year-old Italian won the first two sets against Djokovic, but the 23-time Grand Slam champion turned the match around and ultimately triumphed in a five-set battle with a scoreline of 5-7, 2-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-2.

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Despite Djokovic's overwhelming favoritism, Sinner is undaunted and has shown confidence in his ability to secure a victory:

“We young players must figure out how to get to age 36 & have Novak’s physical shape… In terms of experience & confidence, he’s the favorite. I don't think many players can beat him, but I include myself among them,” Sinner said.

Sinner hasn't had significant results in his preparation for Wimbledon. After his disappointing loss in the second round of the French Open against Daniel Altmaier, he played in the Libema Open and Halle Open, both resulting in quarterfinal defeats.

Sinner's challenge at Wimbledon will begin on Monday against Argentine player Juan Manuel Cerundolo, who is currently ranked No. 111 in the world. A victory would set him up to face the winner of the match between Miomir Kecmanovic and Diego Schwartzman.

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