Andy Roddick: Sinner Has Federer-Like 'Extremely Relaxed' Calm Before Grand Slam Finals
Andy Roddick compares Jannik Sinner's serene demeanor before major finals to Roger Federer, saying the Italian is the most relaxed player he's ever seen. Sinner displayed that composure to come back and win Wimbledon after dropping the first set.
Andy Roddick is impressed by Jannik Sinner's attitude in big moments.
For the former world number one, the Italian possesses a rare quality that recalls Roger Federer: exceptional calm before Grand Slam finals.
The American notably discussed the Wimbledon final against Alexander Zverev.
Trailing after losing the first set in a tie-break, Sinner never showed any nervousness and eventually turned the match around to retain his title on London grass.
'A Very Quiet Confidence'
In his podcast Served with Andy Roddick, the former American champion explained why this serenity makes Sinner so difficult to beat.
"Sinner is the most relaxed person I have ever seen, apart from Roger Federer, before a Grand Slam final. He seems to display great confidence in the way he goes about things.
Even his celebrations don't look like anyone else's. At the US Open, for example, it felt like he was already ready to go again just one hour after his triumph, which is a problem for the rest of the world."
If Sinner had been playing a healthy Alcaraz and dropped the first set, would he have been so relaxed?