Eye of the Coach #86: 2024 can be the year of Sinner
  • 5 months ago
2024 will likely see a continuation of Novak Djokovic's dominance, but Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz will continue to push him as the two nearest challengers to the Serb, says Patrick Mouratoglou, with Sinner having the edge over the Spaniard.

Sinner had a superb end to the 2023 season, winning two 500-level tournaments, beating all three of the top-ranked players - including Djokovic twice in eleven days - and leading Italy to their first Davis Cup title in 47 years.

In the latest episode of The Eye of the Coach, Mouratoglou analyses Sinner's prospects in 2024, explaining why his Davis Cup triumph with Italy could be the catalyst for a hugely successful season.

KEY MOMENTS OF EYE OF THE COACH
0.00 – 2024 is still going to be the year of Novak.
0.06 – Sinner is ready to be No 2.
0.15 – It can be the year of Jannik.
0.30 – Alcaraz still a few steps ahead. But with Sinner's style of play, he can play better and stronger than Carlos in 2024.
1.00 – End to 2023 season gave Sinner the feeling that he is ready to win the biggest titles.
1.17 – Sinner's end to last season is reminiscent of Djokovic's lead-up to his incredible breakthrough in 2011.
1.35 – What Jannik did at Davis Cup could propel him to greater heights - just as it did for Djokovic after winning it with Serbia at the end of 2010.
1.54 – It can be the year of Jannik, despite Novak still having the edge.
2.00 – More variety in Sinner's game can lead him to No 2 in the world by the end of next year.
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