Former tennis star Andy Roddick has stirred up some controversy by suggesting that Andy Murray would have been the “perfect” training partner for rising star Jannik Sinner during his doping ban. However, Murray is currently coaching Novak Djokovic, leaving Sinner to prepare for his upcoming matches on his own.
Sinner, who will be returning to the court at the Italian Open after a three-month hiatus, faces a challenge as he lacks match practice, especially on clay courts where he has limited experience. Despite his successes at the Australian Open, winning against top players like Alexander Zverev, Sinner’s performance on clay remains a question mark.
Roddick expressed his belief that Murray, with his experience and skills, could have been invaluable to Sinner during his ban. Murray, who retired from professional tennis last year, swiftly transitioned to coaching Djokovic. Roddick highlighted Murray’s ability to hit big shots and play extended points, qualities that could have benefitted Sinner in his training.
Looking ahead, Sinner is set to compete in the Hamburg European Open before aiming for his first French Open title. His former coach, Riccardo Piatti, has boldly predicted that Sinner could sweep all Grand Slam titles this season, a feat that would solidify his status as a tennis prodigy.
While Sinner has excelled on hard courts, claiming titles at the Australian Open and the US Open, his performance on clay and grass remains a work in progress. Despite reaching the semifinals at Wimbledon and making deep runs in clay-court events last year, Sinner has yet to secure a major victory on these surfaces.
With a new coaching team in place and the guidance of seasoned professionals like Darren Cahill, Sinner is poised to continue his ascent in the tennis world. As he faces the challenges of transitioning between different court surfaces, all eyes will be on Sinner to see if he can fulfill his potential and claim victory across all Grand Slam tournaments.
