Sinner, if he says so there’s no doubt: that’s what he needs.
73 wins out of 79 games played. It might be hard to replicate last year’s incredible success, but not impossible. Not for Jannik Sinner, at least, a champion of immeasurable value who will do everything, we are sure, to even, if possible, improve on this statistic, which is already insane as it is.
The world number 1 is unlikely to drop the bone, intent as he is on maintaining his leadership and continuing to collect trophy after trophy. The goal this year will surely be to do well at Roland Garros and Wimbledon as well, so as to leave no stone unturned. He will have to deal with opponents who are just as fierce as he is, but if there is one thing he really does not lack that is competitiveness. That, combined with the determination that has always distinguished him, has made him an unparalleled phenomenon.
Carlos Alcaraz will try to get in his way as early as the upcoming Australian Open. The one being played in the land of kangaroos is the only Slam he has yet to win, reasoning that he has all the more reason to beat himself mercilessly on the concrete of Rod Laver Arena. And it will be extremely interesting, at this point, to find out whether the South Tyrolean champion will be able to defend the first fort he won or if, instead, the Iberian will be able to crown this dream.
Volandri dreams big: he knows best
While waiting to see how the first Slam of 2025 will unfold, Filippo Volandri, captain of the Italian battalion in the Davis Cup, wanted to launch into a prediction for the year that has just begun.
“If there is one who has broad shoulders and knows how to handle difficulties, it is Sinner – these were his words at the Lemon Bowl a few days ago – Not only do I hope that he confirms himself, but that he improves, also because he is not one to be satisfied. Jannik always needs new stimulation and he has it in his head to start from where he ended. As far as I am concerned, I am sure he will have another extraordinary season.”
A prophecy that gives us hope and even dreams. More generally, however, the captain said the following: “The achievements of our tennis in 2024 were extraordinary, already repeating it would be excellent. Regardless, we have learned so much in the past year and we don’t necessarily have to win everything every season. We must always look at improving ourselves, working hard and broadening the horizon of our projects. “