TheAssassin
G.O.A.T.
Just wanted to give props to Jannik.
Over many eras we would point at certain matches/losses how they caused a player to go through a slump or even never rediscover their old form. We have made such assumptions even for the Big 3 over the years.
But so far at least, Sinner is completely unfazed. Just a month ago he lost a Grand Slam final from two sets up and a break up in the 3rd and 4th sets, holding triple championship point... One would completely understand if he took several steps back for a while after that or if he froze in today's final due to having flashbacks.
We can talk how fortunate he was the other day that Dimitrov's body couldn't hold up for another couple of hours, but still it doesn't take away from what he did today. One month after his toughest loss, he got to play against the same guy who snatched the French Open away from him, had a 5 match winning streak in their rivalry, 20 at Wimbledon specifically, 24 since Rome and generally has built an aura of being the toughest nut to crack in high stake matches. But not only did he win but he did it with stunning authority and conviction, totally calm even after losing the initial advantage in the opening set.
Also on a side note bringing up the ATP Finals from a couple of years ago, when he had an opportunity to discreetly tank the last round robin match which would have knocked Djokovic out of the tournament but instead he didn't and took an L in the final (something that several clowns around here actually criticized him for). Right there and then I knew the kid will be eventually rewarded plenty. Didn't really have to win each of their next five meetings lol but he is just ruthless and you can't hold it against him.
It is now obvious that liquid nitrogen runs in his veins (with the odd clostebol sprinkle lol). He is something of a Pete or Borg of the 21st century in that regard. He is everything I wish my Sad Mad Lad Daniil turned out to be. More importantly, with his total control of the baseline, quality returns, taking the ball early, a game that translates well on all surfaces but being most lethal on hard courts, he is the most worthy heir to Mr Stunning GOAT's throne.
With all of that, many congratulations to Sinner. Hopefully he continues on the right path and alongside Alcaraz and any new great players we don't know yet delivers plenty memorable matches in the decade ahead of us.
Over many eras we would point at certain matches/losses how they caused a player to go through a slump or even never rediscover their old form. We have made such assumptions even for the Big 3 over the years.
But so far at least, Sinner is completely unfazed. Just a month ago he lost a Grand Slam final from two sets up and a break up in the 3rd and 4th sets, holding triple championship point... One would completely understand if he took several steps back for a while after that or if he froze in today's final due to having flashbacks.
We can talk how fortunate he was the other day that Dimitrov's body couldn't hold up for another couple of hours, but still it doesn't take away from what he did today. One month after his toughest loss, he got to play against the same guy who snatched the French Open away from him, had a 5 match winning streak in their rivalry, 20 at Wimbledon specifically, 24 since Rome and generally has built an aura of being the toughest nut to crack in high stake matches. But not only did he win but he did it with stunning authority and conviction, totally calm even after losing the initial advantage in the opening set.
Also on a side note bringing up the ATP Finals from a couple of years ago, when he had an opportunity to discreetly tank the last round robin match which would have knocked Djokovic out of the tournament but instead he didn't and took an L in the final (something that several clowns around here actually criticized him for). Right there and then I knew the kid will be eventually rewarded plenty. Didn't really have to win each of their next five meetings lol but he is just ruthless and you can't hold it against him.
It is now obvious that liquid nitrogen runs in his veins (with the odd clostebol sprinkle lol). He is something of a Pete or Borg of the 21st century in that regard. He is everything I wish my Sad Mad Lad Daniil turned out to be. More importantly, with his total control of the baseline, quality returns, taking the ball early, a game that translates well on all surfaces but being most lethal on hard courts, he is the most worthy heir to Mr Stunning GOAT's throne.
With all of that, many congratulations to Sinner. Hopefully he continues on the right path and alongside Alcaraz and any new great players we don't know yet delivers plenty memorable matches in the decade ahead of us.
