Boris Becker juxtaposes Jannik Sinner with three Italian sports legends

Boris Becker juxtaposes Jannik Sinner with three Italian sports legends

Boris Becker è was interviewed by Gazzetta dello Sport and the topic, of course, could only be Jannik Sinner’s conquest of the number 1 spot in world tennis. Here are the words of the German winner of 6 Grand Slam tournaments who è was also number 1 in the early 1990s.

“I am a big fan of Jannik, I have been following him closely for at least two years and I can say that I know him very well. Number 1 is not è not a surprise at all, he has a strong mentality and learns fast like all great champions, I think about forehand and backhand, serve…”.

"World No. 1 at 22 like Federer and Nadal? That’s quite a record! Però let’s avoid making comparisons, how many have succeeded in history? To be there, in that exclusive club, you have to be really unique and special. If è like Alberto Tomba, Valentino Rossi and Marco Pantani? Sì, è one of them".

"Becoming number 1 è difficult, but keeping it è much moreù. Everything from now on will have to be perfect, from mentality to his physical condition. And then improving, always improving, that’s whyé Djokovic è stayed on top for 428 weeks. Did you get that right? 428 weeks…".

"Perfect? Jannik? Oh no; Maybe he looks more mature than his 22 years, but è a guy like everyone, with ups and downs or getting angry. Let’s say he could have played even in my era… Blame è social networks that amplify certain episodes, even positive ones, you end up idealizing individuals".

"Whether he canò win Roland Garros? Before the tournament I thought no, he was injured. Now he is fine, like Alcaraz. And so are the others. The details" will be decisive.