The interview given by Patrick Mouratoglou to the tennismajors.com podcast has highlighted without mincing words the idea that the French coach has of Jannik Sinner, calling him without too many mincing words Novak Djokovic 2.0. The former coach of Serena Williams has shared this analysis because he believes that the Italian has the same qualities as the Serbian tennis player, but in addition he plays with greater speed and takes the ball earlier.
Mouratoglou explained what in his opinion makes the ATP No.1 so special and what makes it difficult for opponents to play against the Italian. Highlighting what in his opinion have been the main improvements of the winner of the ATP Finals in Turin that have allowed him to be at the top of the ATP ranking, analyzing where Sinner can still improve. Naomi Osaja’s coach also shared an interesting insight into why he thinks Jannik is an improved version of the 24-time Serbian Grand Slam champion.
“I think it makes sense to call Jannik Sinner a Novak Djokovic 2.0 because his movements and counterattacks are incredible. He has the same qualities as Novak. And I think you should add 2.0 because he plays faster and gets the balls earlier,” explained the Frenchman.
Jannik Sinner, ATP Finals 2024© Stream screenshot
We recall Sinner won a total of 8 titles in the season, among which the Australian Open, the US Open, the ATP Finals, the Miami Open, the Cincinnati Open and the Shanghai Rolex Masters. In the season he also became for the first time in career ATP No.1. At the same time, he is facing the controversial Clostebol doping issue: in its appeal to the CAS regarding the acquittal of the Italian by an independent tribunal commissioned by ITIA, the World Anti-Doping Agency WADA has asked for a 1-2 year ban for the Italian.
Jannik tested positive for a tiny amount of Clostebol twice during the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, but news of his positive doping test only surfaced on August 20, sparking controversy in the world of tennis