Jannik Sinner has grown used to being a topic of conversation, whether it’s praise or criticism.
This month, Sinner claimed his fourth Grand Slam title after beating Carlos Alcaraz in the final. The Italian also had wins over Daniil Medvedev and Ben Shelton.
His performances didn’t go unnoticed either. One commentator even suggested that Sinner now possesses the best shot in tennis history.
Not everything said about him has been positive, though. And now a former Roland Garros semi-finalist has spoken up about something she’s noticed recently.
Martina Trevisan pushes back against claims Jannik Sinner is boring
Before Sinner became a Grand Slam champion, it was Martina Trevisan who made headlines in Italy with her run to the semi-finals at Roland Garros.
The current world number 276 recently spoke to fanpage.it about how much she was supporting Sinner in his match against Alcaraz
Trevisan also pushed back against claims that Sinner’s game lacks excitement, saying she’s heard people call him boring to watch.
“Of course I watched it and I cheered for Jannik with all my heart,” said Trevisan. “He’s an extraordinary guy, and you can’t help but root for him, for the clean, sharp tennis he displays every time.
“Anyone who accuses him of having an unexciting style of play has probably never picked up a racket, because watching Jannik play, recognizing how he makes even the most complex movements appear simple, is a joy for the eyes and the heart.
“And I’m not just saying this as a fan, but also as a professional who knows how certain backhand down-the-line shots are a slap in the face of the laws of physics.”
Sinner and Alcaraz’s Roland Garros final has been praised widely and even described by some as one of the best ever played.
Martina Trevisan discusses how Jannik Sinner recovered from Roland Garros loss
Sinner was left devastated after the Roland Garros final, falling to Alcaraz in five sets despite holding three championship points.
Speaking about how Sinner rebounded from that defeat, Trevisan highlighted his resilience.
“Well, I believe that the best memory, the one that allowed Jannik to beat Carlos in four sets, is like a fine-meshed sieve that lets through what’s useless and harmful to growth and self-improvement, while retaining what’s useful and instrumental to change,” said Trevisan.
“It takes great courage, a determined and positive mental attitude, to transform in a month what could have been a paralyzing trauma into an extraordinary victory.
“That’s why the mind is 80%: if you’re able to transform the ‘poison’ of a defeat into the ‘medicine’ needed for a victory, you have everything it takes to be a champion. In sports, of course, but above all in life.”
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