The great Adriano Panatta returns to talk about Jannik Sinner and Italian tennis and does so with statements that have left everyone stunned
Adriano Panatta, winner of the Davis Cup 1976 he has always been on Sinner’s side, praising him for his talent and mentality. On this occasion he wanted to take stock of the situation of Italian tennis and the imminent future.
The blue movement is experiencing a wonderful moment with the explosion at the highest levels of a talent like Jannik Sinner. The South Tyrolean was able to rewrite the Azzurri’s records, reviving the glories of Panatta and his associates. The victory of Davis Cup in Malaga47 years after the one in Santiago de Chile, is a pearl to be defended with care and that will probably be joined by others in the future. Yes, because Sinner has on his side not only his age (23 years), but also the mental strength to stay at the top. The victory atAustralian Open and the semi-final at Roland Garros show an incredible consistency of performance, further enhanced by the success on cement Miami, without forgetting the recent victory in Halle.
Sinner has deservedly become the first ATP number one of the history of Italian tennis and is trying to maintain leadership despite the onslaught of a believer Alcaraz. A Wimbledon there will be some great things to see, with the two being in the same part of the draw and could give life to a super semifinal match. Expectations are high, also because at the Championships Jannik has never managed to reach the final act, but on grass he seems to have found himself at ease since the beginning. The fresh victory at Halle is proof of this and rightfully places him among the favourites.
Adriano Panatta praises Sinner: “A good thing for all Italian sports”
Sinner has always been exalted Adriano Panattaunlike perhaps Nicholas Pietrangeli, often not very flattering towards the young champion. For the former Roman tennis player, Jannik has what it takes to dominate the circuit in the coming years, together with Alcaraz and every time he can he confirms this theory. What is also striking about the player from Sesto is his enormous education and composure, which make him one of the most correct athletes on the international scene.
Speaking to the microphones of “TG Plus Sport Treviso“, on the occasion of the tour “A Champion in the Family”, Adriano Panatta is back to talk about Jannik Sinner and its importance for Italian tennis and beyond.There was a need for a champion like Sinner not only for tennis, but in general in Italian sport”.
The former world number 4 then added: “When an athlete emerges, in any discipline, who has a behavior that is a great example even for the youngest, it is a beautiful sign of what sport can do”. According to Panatta il Italian tennis is going through a great moment, also because many kids capable of entering the top-100 are growing behind Sinner. It is difficult to hope for better than this in the future.
