"Spend years eulogizing over Federer handing out smoke shows": Perception of 'not interesting' Jannik Sinner wide of the mark says Mark Petchey
ATPWednesday, 03 April 2024 at 00:30
Former tennis analyst Mark Petchey has rejected claims of a
critic that Italy’s Jannik Sinner looks uninterested in playing the sport.
The 22-year-old is often regarded as one of the most
highly-rated player currently playing in the men’s singles category along side
Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz.
Sinner recently once again lived up to the hype as he won
the ATP 1000 event — the Miami Open — after defeating Bulgaria’s Grigor Dimitrov
in the final in straight sets with a score of 6-3, 6-1.
Petchey was recently quoted in a report where he rejected a critic’s
claim that the current world number two looks rather uninterested while playing
the sport.
"We spend 5 years eulogizing (rightly so) over Roger
handing out smoke shows like Jannik did this week,” he said. “I for one am
absolutely mesmerized by how good he is and how he plays. Only going to get
better and a more all court player.”
Sinner, talking to the media after the event, stated how he
was very proud of his achievement, especially with how he managed to deal with
the pressure.
"I'm really proud obviously about the result," said
Sinner. "Today's performance was really, really good. I'm just proud of
how I handled the situation. It was not easy, so it was a very, very good two
weeks.
"I just try to improve... And also enjoying the moment.
This is a special moment. You never know if this is the last time or not. So
you have to enjoy this for one day. Let's see how I will play from now on. But
for sure, the hard-court season until now has been very good.”
Azeem Siddiqui is a seasoned sports journalist and data analyst with a strong background in both digital media and live sports production.
He began his journalism career working with partners of The New York Times and has since contributed to several leading international sports publications, including Fox Sports Asia, Calciomercato, and GiveMeSport. Since 2023, Azeem has been part of the TennisUpToDate team, where he has played a key role in sustaining the platform’s growth and ensuring tennis fans receive timely and reliable coverage of the sport’s biggest stories.
In addition to his editorial work, Azeem has extensive experience as a data analyst in live sports broadcasting—particularly in cricket—where he combines analytical precision with creative storytelling. He has collaborated with multiple production companies and cricket boards worldwide, delivering real-time insights and data-driven narratives during live match coverage.
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