"Jannik Sinner doesn't get excited when he wins and doesn't make drama when he loses" - Roger Federer's ex-coach on Italian's 'greatest talent'
Roger Federer's former coach Ivan Ljubicic has shed light on what he believes to be Jannik Sinner's best talent. Ljubicic praised the World No. 1 for his grounded personality, deeming him a brilliant role model for young players.
Entering the draw of a Major as the top seed for the first time in his career, Sinner is gearing up to chase his second Grand Slam title at the Wimbledon Championships. The Italian will begin his campaign with an air of confidence, having recently won his maiden grasscourt title at the Terra Wortmann Open in Halle.
A cornerstone of the 22-year-old's on-court persona is his calmness and ability to handle both wins and losses with grace, a quality that has earned him high praise from Ivan Ljubicic.
In a recent interview with Sky Sports, Ljubicic commended Jannik Sinner for his composure when winning and losing. He asserted that the World No. 1's strong work ethic and unchanging nature will continue to bring him success on tour.
"I think Jannik Sinner is a wonderful example for young people. It's not that others aren't, but he has a particular way of doing things: he doesn't get excited when he wins and he doesn't make dramas when he loses," he said (via Punto de Break).
"He does his job, he delivers. what he says. His greatest talent is to get to work like this, he doesn't change his character and he will continue like this, and that will take him very high. We'll see. He just won his first Slam and now he continues to win more tournaments," he added.
Ivan Ljubicic also named Sinner and defending champion Carlos Alcaraz as the top favorites for the Wimbledon 2024 title over Novak Djokovic, suggesting that the Serb may be hindered by his knee injury.
"I understood that results matter, but what really matters is trying to work hard" - Jannik Sinner credits his parents for his positive mindset and work ethic
Jannik Sinner has credited his parents for his positive outlook and determination. In a recent interview with the Financial Times, the Italian recounted how, as a teenager, he would call his parents after losses to discuss them but was always told to wait until they were done with work.
"I went to a couple of tournaments when I was younger – 16 or 17 – and I lost. And afterwards I called my parents and I wanted to explain what happened. And they said, 'Yeah, OK, but we have to talk later because we have to work now, OK?'" Jannik Sinner said.
The Italian asserted that his parents' response taught him the importance of hard work and maintaining a positive attitude.
"At that point, I understood that obviously results matter, but what really matters is trying to work hard, waking up and going to work and doing it with a smile. My parents always came home and smiled. So that’s what they gave me: a really positive mindset with a really good work ethic," he added.
Having attained the World No. 1 ranking for the first time in his career after the French Open, Sinner recently shared that his bond with his family and friends remains unchanged despite his meteoric success, emphasizing that he is still "the same person."