'Jannik Sinner is a great player, he should enter top-10 soon,' said Alexander Zverev

Alexander Zverev and Jannik Sinner often practice together at home in Monte Carlo, knowing each other quite well for the last couple of years and saying nice things about each other.

Jannik will not play in Munich, withdrawing after reaching the semi-final in Barcelona and leaving Zverev as the only top-20 player in the draw. Speaking about the young Italian, Zverev said that he likes his game a lot and that Jannik should become a top-10 player soon. Of course, the German understands that Sinner has to experience some tough losses and setbacks, like all great players in their early years, but he believes in his abilities to carry him towards the top of men's tennis in the years to come.

"I have always thought that Jannik would be the youngster to beat soon; he is improving very fast. At his age, at 19 or 20, you can play without pressure and some high goals. That makes you feel good when you are on the court. If he gets everything right, we will welcome Jannik in the top-10 soon. He is very talented, and his progress is quick and constant. Every time I see him, I have a feeling he has grown more.

Jannik will lose some matches that he should have won, but he will overcome that as a part of the process. All great players had to pass that phase, and it happened to me in 2019. I have great respect for Jannik and his game," Alexander Zverev said.