Alberto Tomba makes an illustrious comparison about Jannik Sinner
Alberto Tomba makes an illustrious comparison about Jannik Sinner
During an interview with the microphones of the "Gazzetta dello Sport", former alpine skier Alberto Tomba wished to say words of praise about Jannik Sinner, who won his first career slam at the Australian Open, beating Daniil Medvedev in a comeback. In addition, the Italian legend wanted to send some advice to his compatriot about managing popularity.
"I understand his choice of preferring tennis to skiing, becauseé a lot depends on the people you meet and that little by little directs you to a specific path. Beyond the people, the environment around you also helps you love a sport. I think Jannik has met the right people, besides the family, which è always a great stimulus. In my time, the champion to follow was Panatta, who with Barazzutti, Bertolucci and Zugarelli won Davis, but I had been dreamed of more; Thoeni, Gros and the Valanga Azzurra" began the former Italian skier.
"If you look at Sinner when he enters the field, he doesn't give you the impression that he is agitated inside. He looks impermeable, almost distracted, and that can disorient the opponent. I don't know why, but he reminds me of Clark Kent, who then turns into Superman, that is, his alter ego and starts throwing bombs with his forehand, which demolish the opponent. Medvedev è ended up like this, balled up after the illusion of the first two sets" continued the native of San Lazzaro di Savena.
"Compared to me, he has a fortune: è he grew up in the social era and has a team that helps him gradually mature and prevents him from making mistakes, which a young man can make. I, in my 20s, was basically alone and moving through some kind of unknown jungle. In some respects we are very similar. He studies every opponent a lot, leaves nothing to chance. And he also knows how to judge himself, this è important. Only in this way do you correct mistakes and improve. Look at his third set of the Australian Open final, he literally changed gear" added the 1966 class.
"I è liked it when he è went to hug all his people, his team after the victory. I would throw myself into the arms of my fans. And then the dedication to the family, which è the basis of any success. The mother, father and brothers are magic. It will be difficult for him to handle popularity, as every move will be judged, such as going to San Remo. His presence would undoubtedly be liked, but there will always be someone ready to turn their nose up" commented Alberto Tomba.
