He has a good chance. 3rd fav probably
Will Jannik Sinner win slam title #2 this year?
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He has a good chance. 3rd fav probably
DSH
Talk Tennis Guru
The US Open is a big possibility for him and he doesn't seem to dislike grass, so he could have a great chance to fight for the title there, too.
At Roland Garros with those 'chicken legs', without the ability to slide on clay (ironic, since he is a very good skier), his game does not do as much damage as on other surfaces and he will have to improve his physical condition if he wants to be one of the protagonists in the French Open.
I give him a 40% chance that he can win his second Major tournament this season.
dking68
Legend
Will he have a positive head to head against the Serbian legend at the end of this season?The US Open is a big possibility for him and he doesn't seem to dislike grass, so he could have a great chance to fight for the title there, too.
At Roland Garros with those 'chicken legs', without the ability to slide on clay (ironic, since he is a very good skier), his game does not do as much damage as on other surfaces and he will have to improve his physical condition if he wants to be one of the protagonists in the French Open.
I give him a 40% chance that he can win his second Major tournament this season.
Baseline_Bungle
Hall of Fame
I will continue to not answer these questions
DSH
Talk Tennis Guru
DSH
Talk Tennis Guru
The old Serbian wolf will howl in pain every time the good sinner gives him severe beatings in the next confrontations they will have.
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Djokovic_is_the_best#1
Bionic Poster
Sinner proved to us he’s the man now for best of 5 sets too. He’s going to be a nightmare for alcaraz and many other young players going forward.
The Guru
Legend
I would've gained real respect for Sinner if he went out there and dominated Med. He didn't. He had to wait for Med to fade to win. Djokovic and Carlos at their best beat Jannik every time. Sinner still hasn't shown that top gear and until he does I'm not picking him to win a slam.
Djokovic_is_the_best#1
Bionic Poster
Alcaraz lost to Meddy last us open. Djokovic has lost to Meddy at us open and other HC events. Meddy is tough on hard courts. Sinner proved why he’s playing like the no1 player in world. He now has a slam and this will only make him more dangerous and dominant.
He doesn’t fear any player now and has the weapons to beat them all.
dking68
Legend
I agree as well. The hardest slam to win is always the first one. I think he’ll start to dominate the tour now
The Guru
Legend
Med's a good opponent and I think after last night we have to conclude his top level is also above Sinner's he just didn't have it physically. Credit to Sinner for winning quickly and shame on Med for playing sloppy opening rounds not saying Sinner didn't deserve to win I'm just not impressed. He didn't show anything close to number 1 type level in my opinion.
Sinner won this slam and that's a great accomplishment but he didn't show anything that would scare me as a fan of Carlos or Novak if they're in form and playing well. Still hasn't shown anything that convinces me he's a clear favorite over in form Zverev or Medvedev either. Zed was much more impressive against Med he just choked again lol.
No, I don't think he will. It's not common for a player to back up straight away, and let's not forget that Djokovic is still probably the smart pick over Sinner in best of 5. Sinner was the better player this AO, but that doesn't mean he's suddenly going to win every time and don't forget about Alcaraz as well
Cortana
Legend
Still. Sinner gave Nadal a harder match than Djokovic did in 2020.
dking68
Legend
Sinner can make a SF at Roland I think
HitMoreBHs
Professional
No chance, she’ll not partner him. He’ll make her look overweight and she can’t be having any of that.
Vincent-C
Hall of Fame
"Djokovic and Carlos >at their best< beat Jannik every time."
Ah, the happily unprovable 'No True Scotsman' ploy.
nice. very sloppy, but nice.
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Djokovic2011
Bionic Poster
I think he could very well win another major this year but I doubt it will be at RG. He hasn't really posted any significant results on clay and it's also extremely rare for a player to follow up their 1st GS title by winning the next one. I do think he could have a deep run though, the next few months should be very interesting.
Vincent-C
Hall of Fame
I too would be surprised if Sinner were to win RG, but I'll betcha he does some damage there.
Can't wait to see the draw.
The Guru
Legend
It is unprovable but it's also undoubtedly true in some cases. Djokovic at his best never loses to Nishikori. For Nishikori to win Djokovic must be below par. I happen to think it's also true with Jannik because I've never been all that impressed with his tennis. He's very good obviously but I haven't seen from him what I've seen from the other top guys so I trust their top levels more. I could of course be wrong but calling it like I see it and I think Jannik was only at a legitimately strong level for the 5th set of that match and that's of course greatly aided by that being the point in the match where Med was fading hard.
helterskelter
G.O.A.T.
Calendar year. Within a 12-month period, both Hewitt (2001 US, 2002 WI) and Murray (2012 US, 2013 WI) did it, too. [Plus Agassi 1999 US, 2000 AO].
Vincent-C
Hall of Fame
We'll see how it goes. I tend to think Sinner- now that he's over a big hump- will have a good year
in the Majors in '24, possibly winning one more.
Djokovic_is_the_best#1
Bionic Poster
I get this funny feeling 2011 is going to be repeated. Nadal at RG and Sinner will get Wimbledon and us open.
dking68
Legend
Sinner has a similar trajectory to Fed 2004
Djokovic2011
Bionic Poster
With Djokovic winning his final major at next year's AO?
Vincent-C
Hall of Fame
In the very unlikely and odd event that Raffers "wins" the FO24, I will definitely throw up.
Ance Larmstrong would be impressed, though:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lance_Armstrong
"Fifteeeeen!" [hey, why not Thirty!].
Ance Larmstrong would be impressed, though:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lance_Armstrong
"Fifteeeeen!" [hey, why not Thirty!].
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Djokovic_is_the_best#1
Bionic Poster
I’d sign for that!With Djokovic winning his final major at next year's AO?
Djokovic_is_the_best#1
Bionic Poster
You should never bet against the king of clay. The field is less strong on clay too. All depends on Nadal’s body.
TheSlicer
Professional
So suddenly no slams for Djokovic and Alcaraz?
dking68
Legend
Would you be surprised if Djo never wins a major again?I’d sign for that!
Djokovic_is_the_best#1
Bionic Poster
No. At this stage decline can happen quickly and with Sinner rise and maybe others it could easily be end of road.
2023 was a very significant year for Djokovic to get the slam record just in the nick of time.
Djokovic_is_the_best#1
Bionic Poster
Yeah. That is what I’m thinking. It could all change but wouldn’t surprise me.
Vincent-C
Hall of Fame
"heh."
dking68
Legend
Honestly at this point, now that Sinner has gotten over the major hurdle - which is winning a slam, I don’t see why he should fear Nole in the grand slam events. Novak will be 37 starting at RG this year and I just can’t see him defending his USO or RG titles
Djokovic_is_the_best#1
Bionic Poster
My prediction is only Wimbledon is possible for Nole this year. If he doesn’t get that I don’t think he wins a slam.
dking68
Legend
Same here as well. I personally think Sinner wins 3 slams this year and Alcaraz wins RG. Both having 3 majors by the end of this year
Vincent-C
Hall of Fame
Wow, *three* for Carrot-top this year? I don't see it- but that's why they play the matches.
dking68
Legend
Did you see it for Federer in 2004? No I don’t think so
TheAssassin
Legend
I dare say he will find it impossible to defend Wimbledon this year.
MilosRaonicFan
New User
I think he has a shot of snagging one more this year, possibly at the US Open. I still have Djokovic and Alcaraz as the favorites for the two Channel Slams.
dking68
Legend
RGI dare say he will find it impossible to defend Wimbledon this year.
TripleATeam
G.O.A.T.
Well, it took Alcaraz almost 10 months to win his second. Took Nadal a year. Took Djokovic 3 years. Took Federer about 5 months. Murray 10 months. Wawrinka over a year.
Sinner seems well on his way and unless he suffers a Djokovic 09-esque regression, he should win his second within the next 1.5 years. The competition isn't as strong as it was for Nadal, Djokovic, Murray, or Wawrinka, so there's no reason to believe he'll take as long as they did. Though there's no indication he'll be Big 3 level over his career.
Using Murray, Alcaraz, and Wawrinka as a yardstick (only multi-time slam champs since 03 other than the Big 3) - Sinner should win another within the year. Realistically his best chances are between Wimbledon and the next AO. I don't think he's the #1 favorite at either though. Gun to my head, I'd say it's likelier he ends the year without another slam but it's a distinct possibility.
Sinner seems well on his way and unless he suffers a Djokovic 09-esque regression, he should win his second within the next 1.5 years. The competition isn't as strong as it was for Nadal, Djokovic, Murray, or Wawrinka, so there's no reason to believe he'll take as long as they did. Though there's no indication he'll be Big 3 level over his career.
Using Murray, Alcaraz, and Wawrinka as a yardstick (only multi-time slam champs since 03 other than the Big 3) - Sinner should win another within the year. Realistically his best chances are between Wimbledon and the next AO. I don't think he's the #1 favorite at either though. Gun to my head, I'd say it's likelier he ends the year without another slam but it's a distinct possibility.
dking68
Legend
What about this years USO?
TheSlicer
Professional
I would say thats a bit overreacting, youre basically saying that Djokovic wont win another slam, and that sinner Who plays every tournament, unlike djokovic, is gonna dominate everyone at every slam except roland garros, id say we have to wait at how he does at the rest of the tournaments you know, the season has just started, he is not gonna be in top form for the whole year thats for sure
Vincent-C
Hall of Fame
Actually, I did see something like that in Fred's future, but without a timeline.
I do not see Sinner (whom I like a lot) as a Federer-level talent, but maybe
I'll be wrong. Let's compare notes at the end of the year.
TheSlicer
Professional
Wow 3 slams this year, not bad hahaha
Vincent-C
Hall of Fame
Djok will likely get W. I haven't heard of the other dude.
Vincent-C
Hall of Fame
Well I am a relative newcomer to the game, having started playing and watching in 1969.
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