'It would be nice if Roger Federer never stopped', says young ace

At 19, Jannik Sinner continues to run at a crazy pace within the world of tennis. With the victory of his first title in the ATP 250 tournament in Sofia, the South Tyrolean tennis player broke several records by becoming the youngest Italian player ever to win a title and also younger than a tennis legend of the caliber of Roger Federer than the 4 February 2001 he triumphed in a hard-fought match against the French Boutter, winning his first tournament with the result of 6-4; 6-7 (7); 6-4. On that occasion there were just a few days left and Roger Federer would have turned exactly 19 years and 6 months. Jannik was also faster than Roger while there was a different story for Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, even younger than the Italian in winning their first title. It must be said that the tennis world has been at a standstill for almost six months and perhaps the tennis player could have anticipated these great numbers anyway. November 14, 2020, with Sinner's victory over Vasek Pospisil in Sofia, could become a historic story for Italian tennis. For two years now we have seen, thanks also to the wise guidance of Riccardo Piatti, continuous improvements in the young tennis player from San Candido who grew up in Santa Pustola. The victory at the Next Gen Atp Finals 2019 and the Quarters at Roland Garros are just some of the most interesting results of the blue who was the tennis player who created the most trouble for Rafael Nadal during the Paris tournament. Rivers of words have been spent in recent years and Jannik Sinner seems to have the right qualities to be the new big star of world tennis after the Big Three. Pressure but not too much for a boy who seems to bear all possible tensions, a boy with talent, humility and above all a great desire to win. A winning mix that can only make all tennis fans and above all Italian fans dream. In a recent interview, Jannik Sinner was asked which of the other members of the Big 3 he wants to face next - Novak Djokovic or Roger Federer. The 19-year-old was quick with his reply, while also pointing out that Federer is his 'idol'.

Sinner on Roger Federer

"Maybe Roger Federer because he is my idol and because I'm afraid that in three or four years he will be retired, even though it would be nice if he never stopped," Jannik Sinner said. According to the Italian, the best advice he has ever received is to not be afraid of failure as long as you are committed to the process. "Never be afraid of making mistakes, even if sometimes I struggle," Sinner said. "My parents have always supported me by telling me to commit, even if the risk of making mistakes cannot be avoided. There are people in many different sectors, not just one person ... I get ideas here and there," Sinner added. "Of course yes," Sinner responded when asked about whether the ATP Finals being held in Turin gives him extra motivation. "But I don't like setting too precise goals too much in advance. The important thing is to improve: I know I have a lot of margin (for improvement)." The Italian believes tennis gives you more chances, unlike skiing - where a single mistake can be costly. "If you make a mistake, in skiing, you are out," Sinner said. "Tennis, on the other hand, always gives you another chance."

from Tennis World USA https://ift.tt/34jHsCY