Jannik Sinner is still 17 Grand Slam titles behind Roger Federer’s total (Image: Getty)
is on the right path to becoming a legend like and , according to Federer’s former agent Tony Godsick.
Sinner clinched his third Grand Slam title with a straight-sets victory over in last weekend’s final. And at 23 years old, he has plenty of time to add to that tally and begin clawing his way up the all-time rankings.
Godsick feels Sinner has some way to go before reaching the levels of global stardom Federer, Nadal or have enjoyed. But the Italian is showing signs that he could follow in their footsteps due to his behaviour on and off the court.
“He is serious, very professional, behaves well on court and does not do stupid things off it,” . “In this he reminds me of Roger.
“At the moment, as a global star, he cannot replace Federer or Nadal. But he is loved by the people, he plays a type of tennis that I like a lot and he knows how to give his best in the moments that matter. I don’t know if he can become a legend like Roger or Rafa, but he is on the right path.”
With Nadal, Federer and now retired, and Djokovic winding down his tournament commitments, Sinner has established himself as the dominant force in men’s tennis over the past 12 months.
Tony Godsick (left) sees some traits in Jannik Sinner that he used to see in Roger Federer (Image: Getty)
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His 2024 season was one of the most impressive in modern history as he put together a staggering 73-6 record, won three Masters 1000 titles, picked up two Grand Slams, defended the Davis Cup and finished as world No. 1.
On top of that, Sinner became the first player since Federer almost two decades earlier to go an entire season without losing a match in straight sets.
has emerged as one of Sinner’s main rivals, and the Spaniard already boasts four Grand Slam wins despite being two years younger. Federer expects countless tasty battles between them over the coming years.
“The guys are doing so well,” he told . “Sinner’s progression over the past couple of years, I like it a lot. I see that continuing, which is going to mean they will both meet each other so many times. It’s going to be a great rivalry.”