How do you beat Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev? Jannik Sinner’s answer

Two historic victories, achieved through a precise strategy.

Jannik Sinner at the Australian Open began his magical 2024, which has since seen him also triumph at the Miami Open and become No. 2 on the ATP circuit. It all è però started right from Melbourne, where the South Tyrolean beat first Novak Djokovic and then Daniil Medvedev. Two real sacred monsters of the racquet, both faced forò with a precise strategy.

Sinner himself decided to reveal it during a long interview granted to 'Vogue'. "I lived through the whole tournament in Australia very calmly", explained Sinner, who then dwelt on the clash with the now former "black beast" Djokovic: "&It was a different match from most matches. Because I was playing against a guy who had never lost a semifinal, lé. I was playing against a guy who had won 24 Grand Slams. So, in my head, I knew I had to do the right thing. Tactically, I had to be perfect. Also mentally, because he would never let his guard down. I tried to play point by point with the right mental disposition. È the &39;only thing I can control".

So the historic triumph over Medvedev, achieved by coming back from a disadvantage of even two sets. " At one point, my goal had become to keep him on the court as long as possible. I hoped he would concede a little bit'. È that is the time when you have to push, right? I was waiting for an opportunity to present itself. I was waiting, waiting, but it never came. Then I started to catch a glimpse of it", revealed Sinner.