Open d'Australie 2024 - Jannik Sinner in final : "It's a long way... "
Novak Djokovic était l'immense favori et pourtant... Jannik Sinner a déjoué les pronostics en s'offrant le scalp du Serbe 6-1, 6-2, 6-7(6), 6-3. Le Serbe, pas impérial depuis le début du tournoi, a semblé impuissant pendant les deux premières manches. Dépassé, sans réponse, Djoko a paru éteint. Malgré une amélioration dans le troisième set et une balle de match sauvée, Nole a dû se résigner. L'Italien, qui n'avait perdu aucun set pour aller en demies, une première à Melbourne pour un joueur aussi jeune depuis Rafael Nadal et Novak Djokovic en 2008, a été étincelant, notamment au service, avec aucune balle de break concédée. Une performance exceptionnelle contre le meilleur joueur du monde au retour. Sinner a donc mis fin à la série de 33 succès consécutifs à l'Open d'Australie de Djokovic, qui n'avait plus perdu depuis 7 ans à Melbourne, et parait prêt à remporter son premier titre du Grand Chelem. Notons tout de même qu'il s'agit de la troisième victoire de Sinner contre Djokovic en deux mois, après les ATP Finals et la Coupe Davis. Bluffant. Jannik Sinner a changé de dimension !
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04:59 He was also not moving that well.
05:03 I think he was also not that focused like we used to see him.
05:09 So I saw this.
05:11 But in another way, being number one, you have to be ready for that he changes things up.
05:17 And that he has done in the third set.
05:21 The level there was even.
05:27 He is also maybe the best returner we have in the game.
05:31 He didn't have one break point.
05:34 So these are stats that are unusual for him.
05:38 But in another way, this can happen.
05:44 In tennis, when you have a bad day, it's also tough to get out as a winner.
05:52 So I realized, especially in the first sets, he was not playing that great.
05:57 But I tried to have the intensity as high as possible.
06:01 And I took the chance.
06:04 Janek, you talked for several years now about being patient, about this process you're on.
06:11 Where did you learn that and how hard has it been for you to be patient?
06:18 To understand that you would steadily get better and that one day you might actually be here.
06:23 Because other people have gotten there before you.
06:26 Yeah, the patient can be your biggest enemy in one way.
06:32 Because if you're not that patient, you rush in one way.
06:44 And you forget maybe some steps that you should do to become a better player, to become better physically.
06:50 And then at some point, I don't know, I feel like the level we are seeing now from my side is because of a whole year of work.
07:02 And the process that we have made to become the best version of what I am right now.
07:10 And in other way, as I said, I still know that I can improve many things.
07:15 So my way is not finished yet.
07:20 But in other way, patience is not easy to handle.
07:27 It's also kind of practice in one way.
07:31 Last three.
07:37 Jaron Cale has been part of your coaching team.
07:40 His ability as a strategist is well known.
07:42 But does he also have a calming effect at this sort of stage of the tournament, given the experience he has with major winners and world number ones?
07:49 Yeah, for sure. He is always very relaxed.
07:53 Even this morning, we talk about normal things, not always about tennis.
08:01 But at least 20 minutes before the match, we talk about tactics, how to handle certain situations.
08:07 I think he helped not only me, but I think the whole team to believe in ourselves.
08:14 But also to enjoy, because we travel so much around the world.
08:22 And to enjoy the time together is really important.
08:29 The combination with him and also with Simone is awesome on the court.
08:36 And I think at the moment we are handling everything in the right way.
08:43 There is a stat that is driving me crazy. Carlos Alcarraz won Novak Djokovic on Wimbledon exactly 2,195 days after his last defeat there.
09:01 And now you have won Novak Djokovic on Australia exactly 2,195 days after his last defeat.
09:12 Do you think this victory was written somewhere or it was a day to won Novak?
09:17 If it would be that easy. I'm just watching some numbers.
09:25 Obviously, I don't know really what to answer on that.
09:33 I watched the match of Carlos. It was an incredible match there.
09:40 I don't know what to say.
09:45 Hi Janik. Obviously the big three have been so dominant at the Grand Slams.
09:52 I was just wondering, Carlos managing to win a couple, did that in any way encourage you that you could do it?
09:59 Or was there a match or a moment where you believed that you could win a Grand Slam?
10:06 I think you win the matches not only on that day.
10:17 You win it because you feel prepared for a good fight. You feel prepared mentally and also physically.
10:26 I think after last year, especially the end of the year, it gave me confidence that I could potentially do some good results in Grand Slams.
10:39 But in the other way, you still have to show it.
10:47 There are people who talk a lot, but you have to show it.
10:54 Because at the end of the day, you're going on the court and you have to play.
10:59 But if it's not this year, it's next year. And if it's not next year, it's the next year again.
11:08 I'm really relaxed, to be honest. I just try to work as hard as possible.
11:15 In my mind, I feel like the hard work always pays off in one way.
11:19 We are working really hard for our dreams.
11:23 If this can happen, it's good. If not, I gave 100 percent and the rest I cannot control.
11:31 Obviously, I'm really happy about Carlos, what he has made and what he's doing.
11:38 When we play against each other, it's always a good matchup.
11:46 But at the moment, we also have to say that he's further than I am.
11:52 He won many thousands of events, he won some slams already.
11:57 I have a lot of respect for him and I wish him all the best.
12:01 I wish you all the best.
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