Jannik Sinner’s 2024 started in a sparkling way, between the Australian Open and the Miami Open. The hip injury slowed his rise in clay swing, but the first three rounds he won at Roland Garros without giving up a set were very encouraging. There are 31 victories in the first 33 games played this season by the young Italian. And this is an incredible milestone, considering that he reached this milestone even before he turned 23.
Only three tennis players have achieved this feat like him: Jimmy Connors (1974), Ivan Lendl (1982), Pete Sampras (1994).
31/33 – Only four male players in the Open Era have won 31+ of their first 33 seasonal matches before turning 23:
Jimmy Connors in 1974
Ivan Lendl in 1982
Pete Sampras in 1994
Jannik Sinner in 2024 🆕Enchantment.#rolandgarros | @rolandgarros @atptour pic.twitter.com/icOSjImqDq
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At the press conference after the 3rd round match of the Parisian Slam, Jannik spoke about the good performance against Kotov.
“I’m happy to have advanced to the next round, it was a tough match, he’s an excellent player. I played against him recently and this changed a couple of things. Physically I felt good on the pitch. Physically, however, I still have to improve a couple of things. It’s important to…
