“It’s a matter of weeks”: Alexander Zverev backs Jannik Sinner to dethrone Novak Djokovic to become world number one in near future

Germany’s tennis star Alexander Zverev believes Italy’s Jannik Sinner can become the world number one in a matter of ‘weeks’. The 22-year-old is often regarded as one of the most highly-rated players currently playing in the men’s singles category along with Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz.

Zverev was recently quoted in a report where he backed Sinner to become the world number one in a matter of ‘week’s. “At the moment, Sinner is performing impressively, he is the strongest in terms of play and results,” he said. “Jannik [becoming] No 1? It’s a matter of weeks, but tennis is a sport of duels. Things can change. I have to prepare myself if the opportunity presents itself.”

Sinner is having a fabulous year at the highest level. He won his maiden and till now only Grand Slam title after beating Russia’s Daniil Medvedev in the final in a five-set thriller with a score of 3-6, 3-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-3. He then went on to win the ATP event in Rotterdam after beating Australia’s Alex de Minaur in the final with a score of 7-5, 6-4. Sinner then went on to win the ATP 1000 event — the Miami Open—after beating Bulgaria’s Grigor Dimitrov in the final in straight sets with a score of 6-3, 6-1.