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Andy Roddick labels Jannik Sinner’s recent run of form as ‘absurd’
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Jannik Sinner recently defeated Carlos Alcaraz in Monte Carlo, becoming the new world number one and achieving four consecutive Masters 1000 titles. Andy Roddick praised Sinner's rapid rise and effective playing style, likening it to Djokovic and Medvedev.
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Jannik Sinner’s victory over Carlos Alcaraz in Monte Carlo marked another milestone in his already remarkable career. Not only did he claim the title, but he also replaced Alcaraz as the world number one.
Sinner’s rise to the top has included an impressive run of four straight Masters 1000 titles, a feat previously achieved only by Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal. He also became just the second player to win Indian Wells, Miami, and Monte Carlo in a single season, matching a record set by Djokovic.
Reacting to Sinner’s recent accomplishments on Twitter, Roddick highlighted how rare it is for players to dominate so quickly after moving up to number one. He compared Sinner’s style to that of Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev, pointing out how effective it is across all surfaces.
Andy Roddick says the level of expectation around Jannik Sinner is ‘absurd’
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“Sinner shows up and wins again, beats Alcaraz. These two are just elevating,” Roddick [pictured below], a former world number one, said on the Served Podcast.
“We have been saying it for a long time but then they just prove it harder. It’s just a joke.
“Let’s think about a couple of things that we would have said about Sinner not even five years ago, two years ago. He is going to win a bunch of majors.
“Can he play on clay? Grass is not his favourite surface. Can he sustain it all the time? Yes, yes, yes [he has answered].Clay is a great surface for Alcaraz. But Sinner did not miss a beat.
“Indian Wells, which is a way different experience to Miami which is way different to Monte Carlo.
“You put these guys on anything and that was the big change that happened during I say my generation but Roger, Rafa, Novak.
“Pete [Sampras] was dominant and Pete was amazing. He won 14 Slams. He is six-time year-end number one. But Pete would lose in the Roland Garros third round sometimes. He would take weird losses.
“Sinner lost one match in the Middle East and we were like what is going on? But that’s an expectation created by your own shadow. It’s just absurd.”
Jannik Sinner is missing two Masters 1000 titles
With his recent win in Monaco, Sinner now holds seven out of the nine ATP Masters 1000 titles, having already secured victories in Indian Wells, Miami, Monte Carlo, Canada, Cincinnati, Shanghai and Paris.
The Madrid Open is the next event on the calendar, where Sinner could add to his impressive haul if he decides to play.
Madrid is one of the few places where Sinner hasn’t lifted a title yet. However, it’s still unclear if he will enter this year’s event in Spain.
If he does play and wins, it would make him the first player ever to claim five consecutive Masters 1000 titles.
The only other Masters 1000 event missing from his collection is Rome. This year’s Italian Open runs from May 5th through May 17th.
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What titles did Jannik Sinner win to become world number one?
Jannik Sinner won the titles at Indian Wells, Miami, and Monte Carlo to become the new world number one.
How many consecutive Masters 1000 titles has Jannik Sinner won?
Jannik Sinner has won four consecutive Masters 1000 titles.
What did Andy Roddick say about Jannik Sinner's performance?
Andy Roddick described Jannik Sinner's recent run of form as 'absurd' and noted the rarity of such quick dominance after reaching number one.
Which players previously achieved four straight Masters 1000 titles?
The only players to have previously achieved four straight Masters 1000 titles are Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal.