Jannik Sinner: Rodger Federer is my Biggest Inspiration
Italian tennis sensation Jannik Sinner, who recently clinched his first Grand Slam title at the Australian Open, revealed Roger Federer as his biggest inspiration both on and off the court. Turning 23 in August, Sinner expressed admiration for Federer’s behavior and treatment of others. Sinner, now considered one of the top players, conducted a post-victory…
Italian tennis sensation Jannik Sinner, who recently clinched his first Grand Slam title at the Australian Open, revealed Roger Federer as his biggest inspiration both on and off the court. Turning 23 in August, Sinner expressed admiration for Federer’s behavior and treatment of others. Sinner, now considered one of the top players, conducted a post-victory photo shoot at Melbourne Botanical Gardens, where he interacted with Nicholas Pashulya from a local tennis academy.
Known for his kindness in the locker room, Sinner named Federer as his primary idol, emphasizing the Swiss icon’s conduct. He also acknowledged the fighting spirit of Rafael Nadal. Despite Sinner’s early success, he humbly acknowledged numerous great sportsmen in the tennis world.
Sinner’s rise echoes his idol Federer’s journey, and after a stellar end to the 2023 season, he entered 2024 with high expectations. The Italian lived up to the hype, securing his Grand Slam title by defeating Novak Djokovic in the semifinals, marking the first time Djokovic was beaten in an Australian Open semifinal. Sinner’s impressive performance solidified his place among tennis elites.
At just 22, Sinner’s career is on a promising trajectory, and he aspires to add more Grand Slam titles to his name, following in the footsteps of his inspiration, Roger Federer.
