Palmieri on Sinner: "He shares the common characteristic of all former world No. 1s".

Adrien Guyot

le 14/12/2024 à 07h25

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Palmieri Sinner

Jannik Sinner has dominated the ATP circuit this season.

With 73 wins and just 6 defeats, the Italian is the undisputed world No.1, and his 2024 year was marked by two Grand Slams, three Masters 1000 titles and the ATP Finals in addition to the Davis Cup.

Former professional Sergio Palmieri praised the 23-year-old's mentality in an interview with Tuttosport.

"Jannik Sinner shares the common characteristic of all former world number 1s. Today, he's the perfect example.

At the end of every tournament, in every interview, he always insists that he wants to keep improving. If the world's best say so, it's natural to reflect on what lies behind success on the court.

It was the same for Nadal, Federer, and before them Sampras, Agassi, Edberg or Becker. Think of Djokovic and what he did this year at the Olympics.

He gave his all to win that gold medal he was still missing. Character and personality are the common notes of the greats, each with their own characteristics.

He surprised me during the season with the self-control he showed in dealing with the clostebol positive test.

He accepted the World Anti-Doping Agency's appeal, saying that it was the body's right to do so, while at the same time pursuing his sporting career, and we've seen what the results have been," elaborated the 79-year-old.