“Have I influenced Sinner? I’m happy. I remember the first time we dribbled together: he was 13 years old, or maybe 14, and he already split the ball ».
Novak Djokovic, second player after Roger Federer With at least 100 games won in two different Slam, it comments on the words of the current 1 number 1 of the world who in recent days had admitted to having inspired himself to Serbian champion.
Djokovic has once again recognized the technical affinity with Sinner. «I think it is quite evident, in terms of playing style: we have several similarities. We both try to hit the ball soon, being aggressive, dominating the exchange from the bottom line, “he told Wimbledon.
In Wimbledon, Djokovic told His first meeting with Sinnerwhich was then a tall and thin teenager with a long hair of red hair. “It was a bit like me, now it is higher than me but I have always been thin as a young man – said the Serbian – I remember that even then he hit the ball with great power. It was already seen that he had an exceptional timing, a good speed in the blows. In recent years he has done excellent work and has grown a lot. Everyone speaks of his power and the way he hits. He has reduced free errors compared to the start of his career, is now absolutely precise and keeps his opponent always under pressure.
I am happy to have managed, in a certain sense, to influence it positively ».
