2023 Jannik Sinner vs 2006 Roger Federer at the ATP Finals

[Megafanoftennis100]

Jannik Sinner played incredibly well in the ATP Finals in Turin and I think he is going to be the next number one for sure. I have never seen someone his age play so well.
With that being said, who would win in a best-of-3 match between this year's Jannik Sinner and Roger Federer from 2006 in an ATP Finals match? This match takes place in the Turin hard court.

 

[FeroBango]

Obviously Sinner.

Even Nadal at 22 sucked in comparison.

 

[dking68]

Jannik Sinner played incredibly well in the ATP Finals in Turin and I think he is going to be the next number one for sure. I have never seen someone his age play so well.
With that being said, who would win in a best-of-3 match between this year's Jannik Sinner and Roger Federer from 2006 in an ATP Finals match? This match takes place in the Turin hard court.

Compare 2003 Federer

 

[Kralingen]

Gioco, Fedelel

 

[Megafanoftennis100]

To all the people who claim this is a weak era, based on the level that Sinner showed today, he would completely smoke Roddick, Hewitt, Safin and Nalbandian.
He really played incredibly well and a part of me is in a way relieved that he beat Nole, because now, the weak era arguments can be debunked!

Weak era? Pfff. Nonesense. More like, the start of a new strong era! The so-called "new weak era" is officially over (2019-2023) and now, we are entering another era that could potentially be one of the strongest in tennis history!

 

[Tennfan123]

To all the people who claim this is a weak era, based on the level that Sinner showed today, he would completely smoke Roddick, Hewitt, Safin and Nalbandian.
He really played incredibly well and a part of me is in a way relieved that he beat Nole, because now, the weak era arguments can be debunked!

Weak era? Pfff. Nonesense. More like, the start of a new strong era! The so-called "new weak era" is officially over (2019-2023) and now, we are entering another era that could potentially be one of the strongest in tennis history!

Not with those net skills.

 

[malbaker86]

This is a joke thread right?

 

[Megafanoftennis100]

This is a joke thread right?

Joke because this year's Sinner would destroy 2006 Federer, then yes.

 

[Megafanoftennis100]

2006 Federer beating teenage Nadal (who sucks on indoors) and James Blake (who?) to win the title.
Compare that to Sinner convincingly beating Tsitsipas and Djokovic.
Sinner would embarrass Fed. Just use your eyes and compare those matches. Sinner for the win!

 

[duaneeo]

This is a joke thread right?

"______ vs Federer" threads will always pop up regardless of how silly they are. It's because fans love comparing players to the GOAT.

 

[Megafanoftennis100]

"______ vs Federer" threads will always pop up regardless of how silly they are. It's because fans love comparing players to the GOAT.

yes of course, we love comparing players to Novak Djokovic. What do you expect? There are always myriads of discussions about celebrities of such greatness.

 

[Megafanoftennis100]

"______ vs Federer" threads will always pop up regardless of how silly they are. It's because fans love comparing players to the GOAT.

OK if this one was too silly because of how easily Sinner would destroy 2006 Fed, then how about 2006 Federer and Blake doubles vs 2023 Sinner alone? Then, would the match be fairer?
Seriously, you gotta watch the highlights. Sinner was playing on a level that could only be surpassed by perhaps 2011 Djokovic (although not on ATP Finals ofc)

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

It would be a cool match. Peak Fed though would absolutely love these fast indoor conditions. He was the king of them. Peak Fed would win.

 

[Megafanoftennis100]

It would be a cool match. Peak Fed though would absolutely love these fast indoor conditions. He was the king of them. Peak Fed would win.

I don't think Federer's performance in 2006 ATP Finals was his best though. I would say his 2010/2011 runs were better.
But yeah, it would still be a cool match nonetheless

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

I don't think Federer's performance in 2006 ATP Finals was his best though. I would say his 2010/2011 runs were better.
But yeah, it would still be a cool match nonetheless

True. Sinner would have his chances especially if he served, returned and hit with the power/accuracy on both wings tonight.

 

[ghostofMecir]

Lol at the Sinner votes.

I don't think Federer's performance in 2006 ATP Finals was his best though. I would say his 2010/2011 runs were better.
But yeah, it would still be a cool match nonetheless

If by “cool” you mean an easy Federer win, yes.

 

[The Sinner]

Not with those net skills.

I don’t agree with that post saying Sinner will smoke Safin, Hewitt, Nalby. However, not sure what you’re on about - no net skills? Just because a player is not as good as Fed at the net, means he’s got no skills? Sinner has pretty good touch at the net, and comparing him with 22 year old Djoko, is probably ahead. Not to mention he’s got one of the best drive volleys on tour, Federesque almost.

 

[Third Serve]

I don't think Federer's performance in 2006 ATP Finals was his best though. I would say his 2010/2011 runs were better.
But yeah, it would still be a cool match nonetheless

2010 was very good but the final performance was down from his 2003, 2004, 2006, and 2007 finals.

2011 was noticeably worse than all of Fed’s other wins at the tournamentz

 

[TennisXpert@2023]

Jannik Sinner played incredibly well in the ATP Finals in Turin and I think he is going to be the next number one for sure. I have never seen someone his age play so well.
With that being said, who would win in a best-of-3 match between this year's Jannik Sinner and Roger Federer from 2006 in an ATP Finals match? This match takes place in the Turin hard court.

Nice try. Just need to hype Sinner because he beat Djokovic who he can lose to later if they meet again when the stakes are higher. If Djokovic needed this match to clinch year no. 1, the outcome would’ve been different. Just because Sinner beat Djokovic now doesn’t mean much because even 2006 Federer would use different tactics.

 

[dking68]

It would be a cool match. Peak Fed though would absolutely love these fast indoor conditions. He was the king of them. Peak Fed would win.

2003 Federer vs 2023 Sinner would be a better comparison

 

[InsuranceMan]

Good lord where do you people come from

 

[Megafanoftennis100]

Nice try. Just need to hype Sinner because he beat Djokovic who he can lose to later if they meet again when the stakes are higher. If Djokovic needed this match to clinch year no. 1, the outcome would’ve been different. Just because Sinner beat Djokovic now doesn’t mean much because even 2006 Federer would use different tactics.

Did you watch the match? Djokovic gave absolutely everything he had. He was pushed to his very limits and he still could not beat Sinner.
I seriously doubt this "Djoker mode mentality at crucial moments" thing would help him much.

 

[The Blond Blur]

We’ve seen plenty of great BO3 levels from these #NextGerm players. It’s BO5 where they wet the bed. We’re still in a weak era until they can consistently bring it in the schlems.

 

[Kralingen]

 

[ghostofMecir]

Did you watch the match? Djokovic gave absolutely everything he had. He was pushed to his very limits and he still could not beat Sinner.
I seriously doubt this "Djoker mode mentality at crucial moments" thing would help him much.

Yes, Djokovic was trying to win the match and he wanted to win this one, but this is also an older version of Djokovic who is really not that good compared to other versions. Djokovic fans have tried to convince himself that he is this good to justify beating up on such a trash generation of players.

Yannick sinner would stand absolutely no chance at all versus a peak Federer.

 

[Kralingen]

I'd like to hear a concerted argument for how he'd beat 2019 Federer, before we start talking 2015, before we start talking 2011, before we even get to the 2000s.

 

[Megafanoftennis100]

Overrated performance. It's easy to look so good when your opponent is James freaking Blake lol!

 

[Megafanoftennis100]

Yes, Djokovic was trying to win the match and he wanted to win this one, but this is also an older version of Djokovic who is really not that good compared to other versions. Djokovic fans have tried to convince himself that he is this good to justify beating up on such a trash generation of players.

Yannick sinner would stand absolutely no chance at all versus a peak Federer.

Alcaraz vs Safin
Medvedev vs Roddick
Zverev vs Hewitt
Tsitsipas vs Nalbandian
Ruud vs Baghdatis

Pretty much all of the players on the left prevail, come on, should be obvious. This era is still stronger than the 2001-2007 era for sure.

 

[bnjkn]

Sinner played great, but even 2019 Pensionerer could at least win a set.

 

[ghostofMecir]

Alcaraz vs Safin
Medvedev vs Roddick
Zverev vs Hewitt
Tsitsipas vs Nalbandian
Ruud vs Baghdatis

Pretty much all of the players on the left prevail, come on, should be obvious. This era is still stronger than the 2001-2007 era for sure.

Don’t agree that they “prevail.”

The main point was that Yannick sinner would not have anything to hurt Federer with and would not be used to a player taking his time away and finishing points at net. Look what happened to Medvedev when he played Federer.

 

[Third Serve]

Sinner has basically nothing to hurt peak Fed with.

 

[Krish0608]

"______ vs Federer" threads will always pop up regardless of how silly they are. It's because fans love comparing players to the GOAT.

True this.

 

[SonnyT]

2023 22-year-old Sinner vs 2003 22-year-old Federer

By 2003 Federer had only one slam, the 2003 Wimbledon.

 

[Backspin1183]

Sinner has basically nothing to hurt peak Fed with.

Peak Sinner is atleast 87% of prime Berdych. What was Federer's record against prime Berdych again?

 

[SonnyT]

Young Federer famously had nobody of older or same age capable of contesting his slams, early on.

That won't be the case with Sinner. He has plenty of company of older generation (Djokovic & Med) and same generation (Alcaraz & Runne).

 

[Subway Tennis]

2003 Federer vs 2023 Sinner would be a better comparison

Congratulations on your prediction for Sinner in the fall season. It’s panning out as you said it would.

Still a long way to go but he is looking very, very good.

Sinner is now the defacto No. 1 and favourite for AO 2024.

 

[RaulRamirez]

Why the need for such comparisons?
For one, they're impossible, and secondly, if Sinner goes on to achieve 1/3 of what Roger did (not even counting off the court) he will have had an amazing career.

Sinner is a very good young player, who should be proud of his win today, regardless of how the rest of this tourney plays out.
His serve was on point, we know he can flat-out stroke it on both wings, his movement was pretty fluid, and he's picked up some nice touch.
He even out-Novaked Novak at times -- as I'm picturing some of his returns and his one sliding backhand DTL passing shot off the full stretch.
It turned out to be a terrific match, and he won on merit.

 

[Krish0608]

Peak Sinner is atleast 87% of prime Berdych. What was Federer's record against prime Berdych again?

Against Peak Fed? 5-1 Federer .

 

[MichaelNadal]

Good lord where do you people come from

They're like 15 lol

 

[MichaelNadal]

Sinner has basically nothing to hurt peak Fed with.

LITERALLY.

 

[Backspin1183]

Against Peak Fed? 5-1 Federer .

Then the best Sinner can manage is win a set or two in 5 matches against peak Federer.

 

[Backspin1183]

The only man who might beat Federer consistently on a fast court might be Pete Sampras (fast court specialist). Even peak Nadal, Federer's kryptonite, wasn't a huge threat to him on fast courts (especially indoors).

 

[BeatlesFan]

The fact is that 85% of posters here weren't even born in 2006, but "know better," so they post imbecilic comparisons.

2006 Fed beats today's version of Sinner 6-3, 6-2 while wearing an eye patch, leg cast and with a recent diagnosis of leukemia. Sinner's won two 500's and a 1000 this year. Here's what 2006 Fed did. It's laughable and insulting to compare any version of Fed to Sinner.

 

[D.Nalby12]

On fast courts nobody stands chance against peak Roger. Too much pace, too much variety, too much creative shotmking to handle.

 

[MichaelNadal]

On fast courts nobody stands chance against peak Roger. Too much pace, too much variety, too much creative shotmking to handle.

Let's not talk about how both the FH and BH were CRISPY AF

 

[accidental]

I think Sinner won this match because Djokovic played poorly at some clutch moments. If they meet again in the semis or finals I don’t see Sinner winning again

 

[MichaelNadal]

I think Sinner won this match because Djokovic played poorly at some clutch moments. If they meet again in the semis or finals I don’t see Sinner winning again

More like Sinner won bc Novak already did what he came to do in the last round. Had this been for YE#1 it would have been straights.

 

[Aestheticsaboveallelse]

To all the people who claim this is a weak era, based on the level that Sinner showed today, he would completely smoke Roddick, Hewitt, Safin and Nalbandian.
He really played incredibly well and a part of me is in a way relieved that he beat Nole, because now, the weak era arguments can be debunked!

Weak era? Pfff. Nonesense. More like, the start of a new strong era! The so-called "new weak era" is officially over (2019-2023) and now, we are entering another era that could potentially be one of the strongest in tennis history!

Actually I think all those players would have at least slightly higher than 50% chance to beat him if not much higher

 

[Backspin1183]

The fact is that 85% of posters here weren't even born in 2006, but "know better," so they post imbecilic comparisons. Beyond cringe.

2006 Fed beats today's version of Sinner 6-3, 6-2 while wearing an eye patch, leg cast and with a recent diagnosis of leukemia. Sinner's won two 500's and a 1000 this year. Here's what 2006 Fed did. It's laughable and insulting to compare any version of Fed to Sinner.

He was ridiculously good. Against anyone else would have won the French too.

 

[CoolCoolCool]

Lmao calm down.