@@CULTTENNIS I wish too. Looks like he has got some amazing personality too, in post BIG 3 world. But please edit title to junior world champion or something. It's misleading.
You forgot to mention that you also need an insane amount of talent. The kid is clearly super talented and was already a world class athlete in ski, which certainly helped, not only because it got him used to competition at a high level but also the leg stability and balance that one acquires from skiing. As we know you need strong legs to be great in tennis.
Lol although he's very good, he's actually not that talented. Just cuz he was good at ski doesn't mean he'll be at tennis which is a completely different sport and is not even remotely close. Look at his match from March 2018, he was playing like a rookie. And then 6-12 months later he was playing like a top pro, and 18 months later made his mark as one of the best players in the world. His success is 100% due to insane hard work, not due to talent. Everything that makes him great right now wasn't gifted, it was learned and mastered through enough practice & repetition.
Drango G So that must mean that Federer worked the hardest since he is the most successful player in history (so far). Nothing to do with talent whatsoever. Okay...
@@along1298 sure he is a hard worker, but he is also very smart in the way he s training, and obviously he is very talented and he is made for tennis. Fast, tall, slim. And in fact, skiing is a very good training for tennis, both sport are asking good physical condition, bravery and balance. I know what I say, I practiced a lot both of them in fact
@@bqcjm2ldnstuff I think you missed the word "attributes". In case you don't know what that is, let me tell you! Attribute: a quality or feature regarded as a characteristic or inherent part of someone or something. In this case, O7 (nice name btw) is saying that he has the makings of a star.
@@thatoneguy5468 You obviously didn't get the point of my comment. Attribute = quality, as you said. And how do you measure quality in sport? Buy results. In tennis biggest titles: GS, masters (ATP1000) or weeks on No.1. This guy doesn't have anything of that yet. Novak, Nadal, Federer had that at all at his age. So he doesn't have the "attributes" O7 claims. So it's O7 subjective feeling, and media hype, not supported buy objective facts. Otherwise having the best qualities of Big 3 players would make him a beast of a player - which he is light years away. So it's the same as saying for the fastest friend you have that he is fast as Usain Bolt, or the smartest one that he is smart as Einstein. But in reality they are nowhere near them...
@@bqcjm2ldnstuff O7 Literally didn't say anything except that Jannik Sinner has SOME attributes of the big three, which are Federer's mindset and calm personality, Nadal's defense and mental strength, and Djokovic's style and agility. He isn't saying that Jannik is going to become good or anything, but you're STILL out here crying about it with nothing else to do. How about YOU go become ATP singles #11 out of nowhere, okay.
@@bqcjm2ldnstuff It's usless to compare now, because Federer start to win big tournament when he was 21, Nadal started when he was 19 so using your logic Nadal would be strong and Federer a shit and overrated so let's wait and then judge. Then is normal that a lot of people who whatch tennis would be impressed by him because he is 20 years old and he is already a top 10 player and it is an impressive achivment despite liking or not his playstyle and his persolanity then only time will tell us if he was overrated, underrated or well judge.
@iONiT Oh yes, Nadal had to raise his level to beat Sinner. He tried very hard and took Sinner very seriously. Obviously Sinner hasn't won anything so far except the Next Gen Finals. But I agree with Mouratoglu, McEnroe and lots of other experts that he's already shown how incredibly good he is.
What a magnificent young player👍👏. Calm, cool and confident. No juvenile and silly racket smashing behaviour. Self-disciplined and such maturity for a 19 year old...so talented. Such a wise head on such a young man. You’ll be NUMBER ONE soon. Keep the consistency going❤️👏👏👏
No he won’t be! At very most he will be Berdych/Ferrer of his own generation, nothing more! Aka pretty consistent top player capable of consistently reaching quarters and semis of grand slam just to lose to superior player! The only difference is he will probably win more masters tournaments as his own generation is nowhere nearly as dominant as big-3, so they won’t be blocking eventual masters winners like big-3 did during their hayday! But as far as grand slams go, there will always be someone greater than Sinner! Alcaraz looks to me like he has way more potential than this guy! I understand it may be due to recency bias but i concur…we’ll see in a couple of years!
@@giuls9504 I wasn't quite asking how you feel about what i said either tbh...I just said that by a virtue of having a freedom of speech, so go cry me a river or something...
@@giuls9504 And that's not just my opinion either! That is just logical observation judged by his recent results...what i said is simply pure logic...i dare Sinner to prove me wrong, but from what i have seen so far - not that impressed sorry...
From winless rookie to Grand Slam Champion as of today! His growth has been incredible to watch and as of today it has reached its peak. I Hopefully the first of many more slams!
@@stevemcqueen1136 okay, this is partially true but not entirely - Sinner has been playing tennis since he was 5 or 6 years old! He started playing competitively when he was 13, but his father pushed him to play tennis even when he wanted to quit at age 7. So no, it's not like sinner got to be the best in the world in a few years - he grew up playing tennis in a competitive family!
Great story. Not often you hear about someone starting tennis late and having such success. At the same time, it might have also helped that he didn't burn himself out and grind at the junior, as I've heard stories that some juniors burn out winning and playing too much. In general, another pattern I've noticed is that not many successful talented juniors transition well into professional tennis. Some most likely because they never built the strength of character. In general, i don't believe you have to be talented and super successful at the early stages. You simply need the right head and mentality to learn and grow, which seems to be the case for Sinner.
It's interesting, on one hand you get used to the challenge by playing people much higher than you. On the other, you can also get accustomed to losing and never needing to close out matches and thus never develop those skills.
mrs-tp He’s probably top 50 of the ATP soon, at 18 years old. Federer won his first slam at age 23 if I’m not mistaken. None of the top 3 were as good as Sinner at age 18. In interviews he also sounds very mature for his age. I believe he stands a chance vs Zverev on clay. And if he wins that, it’s Nadal in the quarters
I've been watching commentaries/videos about his journey as a player and I can totally say that he is very inspiring. His losses are painful for me as a Sinner fan especially during the wimbledon match against Djoko, the USO match against Alcaraz, and the ATP finals. Those injuries are the most painful thing to witness too. But afterall the pain of seeing him lose, the AO 2024 is indeed the sweetest victory for me as a fan. He is a late bloomer indeed and I wish to see him always healthy and may he win more.
I'm usually very good at picking future stars, I've been wondering how Jannik snuck through under my radar, I guess it makes sense now. Inspiring stuff & great video!
He's just blasted into the Roland Garros quarterfinals at his debut appearance here. Yeah, he's up against Nadal, but damn that's one helluva way to make your name known.
What I got from this is to go out of your comfort zone and play against those better than you, it reminded me of when I played table tennis against a teacher when I wasn't confident in my abilities, however I was soon able to return his difficult shots and win some rallies, it made me realise that you have to challenge yourself even if you think you're not ready
This was very good! I'd say the key to Sinner's success apart from his great athleticism, is the absolute confidence he has in his own abilities, and the mental toughness he developed as a junior competitive skier.
@@pittgendalf5456 I wouldn't say the same, although they share some characteristics. Both are power baseliners that can overpower players from both wings, however Jannik prefers the backhand while Soderling the forehand. Soderling is definitely less mobile than Jannik and has wider and slower swings, however once he unleashed his shots his pop was up there with the most powerful players (Delpo, Wawrinka, Rafa). Jannik is not a grown man yet and does not have that kind of pop (yet), however he has the remarkable talent of stepping up into the court and taking the ball early on both wings which is something that Soderling never did and which is one the best traits a tennis player can possibly have. Finally, the most important difference is that Jannik is as cold as ice on the court , he is gonna be a champion, no doubt about it, how much he is going to win is impossible to predict , but he is going to win
I truly think that the strong legs skiing gave him is a huge reason why this guy is so good. He stays so damn low, and has very good body mechanics. the result is unreal power from both the forehand and the backhand.
The fact I played tennis in my elementary school years, then left and one day I was watching tv when he popped out during an interview, I was fascinated immediately by him. He is the reason I want to start tennis again and in the future I wish to become a sports psychologist. I hope I will be able to thank him live in the future.
Not just a random collection of clips cashing in on Sinners success! This video made a real impact on me 2 years ago. I have referred many to it since then. You can see the development in real time. A lesson in the benefits of challenging oneself rather than chasing rewards.
Seriously awesome video! Thank you so much for the background on Sinner. It sure looks like he is headed for top 10 at least. He hits the ball harder than anyone else at the moment. He also has some kind of built-in emotional maturity that allows him to keep his cool and play at a high level during critical points. That maturity could take him to number one in the future. Go Jannik!!
I was at the next gen-finals in Milan and it was just incredible to watch him play. Love his style of tennis. Let’s hope he goes far in the French Open this year 🎾
It's called consistent hard work. Sinner and his coach/team focused on improving, instead of winning matches. They knew it was a question of time. Also, Sinner was mentally all in, something rare in the average pro athletes.
Watching this great video again. Honestly Sinner remains my favorite player of this generation, along with Alcaraz and Jack Draper. All three feature great games and a winner mindset.
I dont know his story too well, but I do know that most pro tennis players start playing as kids and are pretty much groomed throughout their adolescent and teenage years for what's to come if they're talented enough to reach the pros. Him being an athlete in a different sport was an advantage in the sense that he didn't just decide to get off the couch after 15 years to pick up a racquet. Point being, it is highly unlikely for someone to replicate this kind of success no matter what your dedication is if you're many years behind your peers in training and experience, and especially if you're not physically predisposed with natural athleticism. I remember an NBA player Michael Olowokandi who didn't start playing basketball until he was 18 or something ridiculous like that only to become the #1 draft pick few years later, so to your point it does tend to happen, but that guy was a 7 foot 250 pound beast of an athlete as a teenager.
He is so talented and has a super background and team around. Additional he seems so grounded normal, focused and intelligent. Great win for the sport. Hopefully a great future. Top character👏
I remember when this video came out to keep an eye on this guy (as a causal tennis fan), and around 18 months later OMG #12 in the world at the French open. I can’t believe he’s been able to keep this unbelievable trajectory You really know how to pick winners!
Just watched him (in person) pick up his first ATP250 at my hometown Sofia, it was a great match and he’ll probably remember it for the rest of his life as his first ATP trophy, let’s hope he doesn’t cool off anytime soon
They should use your videos on TV, so well documented and well done ! We never really know the background of those players, I would love one about Thiem !
You guys know that Sinner junior ranking was actually #135 in itf juniors. Also when he was 11 years old, he was in the nike junior tour finals. So dont say he came from no where.
Not sure why, but started following this kid about a year and a half ago. Love his game and attitude. Him, Ruud, Garin, Rublev, etc. have bright futures (I hope).
Wow great writing, research and editing! This is quickly becoming one of my favorite channels for tennis. Keep making videos and I’ll keep watching em!
I am so frickin happy there is such a cool tennis channel on RUclips.. yes dude bring the attention to our sport!! I’m watching all your ads because your videos are top notch 🔥
I saw him for the first time in the tournament in Milano, I was blown away, thinking how come I never seen this kid. Love the way the ball comes out of his racquet, the shots that he has in his arsenal are unbelievable. After everything is done he will probably have most majors from all the young guns out there.
Started late? Ok didn’t compete in juniors but played as a kid and was training full time by 13. Late for gymnastics but no physiological reason for a start at that age to inhibit full development.
people forget: by the time he won his first match, he was already a pro. already had 10,000+ hours. Already was insane. to be top 1,300 in the world is already just INSANE.
Hey man, just wanted to say keep up the good work. You're producing some of the best long form content around tennis that I've seen to date. Genuinely look forward to your videos.
That is an incredible story. The guy is mature beyond his years. He's going places and he is ranked 32th atm. Too bad about his loss against Shapovalov but he will get there if he isn't already there.
I hope he wins the Roland Garros so that this video hits a million views! Great analysis. I've recently discovered your channel and watched all your videos. This was a very special treat for me (I'm italian).
It is mentioned that Jannik made it to the top because of "Hard Work & Dedication". While this is 100% true, it does overlook the fact that he is insanely talented. Like otherworldy talented. His eye for the ball, mental strength, timing, and ball manipulation are extraordinary. I mention this because saying that Jannik makes it because he works hard overlooks all the kids grinding their souls out on the ITF tour, eating ramen noodles, training with broken strings, playing hours upon hours a day to learn that they just dont have the talent to play at the next level. It is a sad realization that I made about myself and many others like me have made. Just a comment from a former ITF player and now arm-char critic. Great video, really enjoy your content. ;)
This video was 3 years ago ... That time when I first heard the name jannik sinner... I still remember watching this video and believing it.. that this guy can be a Grand slam champion one day .. It could be true tomorrow in the finals of Aussie open Nice work cult tennis continue ur work
All the rookies look good, but this guy is on an elite level. Reminds me a bit of Nalbadian with his accuracy and power on his flat shots. I aways support him in his matches and he’s definitely a future grand slams champion
You should mention natural talent (coordination; speed, mentally tough), physical characteristics (e.g. height) to go with hard work and determination. Also, there seems to be a strong correlation between parent athletes and offspring athletes. This relationship is probably a combination of genetics, training connections, and family culture that values competition and fosters confidence.
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Phenomenal video, lots of work has been put into it and I appreciate it very much. Make me look on Sinner's performance even more outstanding. Keep up the good work with these videos.
Who's here after Sinner won his first grand slam? 9 years after he starting playing tennis seriously 😱
Now he has won his 2nd grand slam today and hopefully many more to come..
Now, this winless rookie is world #1.
He just made it into his first Masters 1000 final in Miami. Always thought he was some wonder kid, unbelievable story
I'll be betting on him today.
He lost the finals, but he’s taking home all the right lessons!
He's only 19, by the time he's 21 he will have some finals wins under his belt.
@@beamerball4420 hope you didn't bet too much
@@cfoples I usually go for 100 a match.
Woah perfect timing for the video he’s gonna go far in this years French open
Agreed, I hope so too!!
@@CULTTENNIS I wish too. Looks like he has got some amazing personality too, in post BIG 3 world. But please edit title to junior world champion or something. It's misleading.
Why jinx
Until he reaches Rafa in the quarters
🤷♂️
@@CULTTENNIS Really interested in seeing a battle of the next-gen if both Sinner and Zverev make it round 4
About time tennis got a channel like this. Way better production/commentary than other sport equivalents too, great vids man
He really found a good niche between commentary and tennis
Most definitely
You forgot to mention that you also need an insane amount of talent. The kid is clearly super talented and was already a world class athlete in ski, which certainly helped, not only because it got him used to competition at a high level but also the leg stability and balance that one acquires from skiing. As we know you need strong legs to be great in tennis.
Lol although he's very good, he's actually not that talented. Just cuz he was good at ski doesn't mean he'll be at tennis which is a completely different sport and is not even remotely close.
Look at his match from March 2018, he was playing like a rookie. And then 6-12 months later he was playing like a top pro, and 18 months later made his mark as one of the best players in the world.
His success is 100% due to insane hard work, not due to talent. Everything that makes him great right now wasn't gifted, it was learned and mastered through enough practice & repetition.
Drango G So that must mean that Federer worked the hardest since he is the most successful player in history (so far). Nothing to do with talent whatsoever. Okay...
@@along1298 nobody took anything from is hard work away, but he does have talent
@@along1298 sure he is a hard worker, but he is also very smart in the way he s training, and obviously he is very talented and he is made for tennis. Fast, tall, slim. And in fact, skiing is a very good training for tennis, both sport are asking good physical condition, bravery and balance. I know what I say, I practiced a lot both of them in fact
@@along1298 You're delusional.
The man has the attributes of the Big 3:
Federer's mindset and calm personality
Nadal's defense and mental strength and Djokovic's style and agility
Yea right... Nadal had 2GS, 14 titles at hes age. Janik has 2 weak ATP 250 titles...Media trying to create something out of nothing...
@@bqcjm2ldnstuff I think you missed the word "attributes". In case you don't know what that is, let me tell you!
Attribute: a quality or feature regarded as a characteristic or inherent part of someone or something.
In this case, O7 (nice name btw) is saying that he has the makings of a star.
@@thatoneguy5468 You obviously didn't get the point of my comment. Attribute = quality, as you said. And how do you measure quality in sport? Buy results. In tennis biggest titles: GS, masters (ATP1000) or weeks on No.1. This guy doesn't have anything of that yet. Novak, Nadal, Federer had that at all at his age. So he doesn't have the "attributes" O7 claims. So it's O7 subjective feeling, and media hype, not supported buy objective facts. Otherwise having the best qualities of Big 3 players would make him a beast of a player - which he is light years away. So it's the same as saying for the fastest friend you have that he is fast as Usain Bolt, or the smartest one that he is smart as Einstein. But in reality they are nowhere near them...
@@bqcjm2ldnstuff O7 Literally didn't say anything except that Jannik Sinner has SOME attributes of the big three, which are Federer's mindset and calm personality,
Nadal's defense and mental strength, and Djokovic's style and agility. He isn't saying that Jannik is going to become good or anything, but you're STILL out here crying about it with nothing else to do. How about YOU go become ATP singles #11 out of nowhere, okay.
@@bqcjm2ldnstuff It's usless to compare now, because Federer start to win big tournament when he was 21, Nadal started when he was 19 so using your logic Nadal would be strong and Federer a shit and overrated so let's wait and then judge.
Then is normal that a lot of people who whatch tennis would be impressed by him because he is 20 years old and he is already a top 10 player and it is an impressive achivment despite liking or not his playstyle and his persolanity then only time will tell us if he was overrated, underrated or well judge.
And now, he just played a historic match against Alcaraz at US Open Quarterfinals. It's gonna be a great career for him.
another one at miami. what a kid.
And another 2 great match ups of Alcaraz and Medvedev in Beijing. This video is aging well so far.
@@bungh0LeO now it's ATP number 4, ATP finals finalist, and Davis Cup winner. Still growing!
@@Corvo80and now he’s ao champion
He just beat Novak in the semis and Daniil Medvedev in a 5-set final of the 2024 Australian Open.
He just beat Zverev, he's in the quarters
And... next up is Nadal
And what a tennis he played... Gave Zverev no chance
@iONiT Oh yes, Nadal had to raise his level to beat Sinner. He tried very hard and took Sinner very seriously. Obviously Sinner hasn't won anything so far except the Next Gen Finals. But I agree with Mouratoglu, McEnroe and lots of other experts that he's already shown how incredibly good he is.
@@boxerseed Rafa takes every opponent seriously. That's why he's so rarely surprised by lower ranked players
@@boxerseed wdym? Sinner has won the Sofia Open and the Adelaide International (two ATP 250 events).
Coming back to this video now, 7 hours before Jannik Sinner beats Djokovic in the Aus Open SF 2024 and scripts history
This aged nicely
What a magnificent young player👍👏. Calm, cool and confident. No juvenile and silly racket smashing behaviour. Self-disciplined and such maturity for a 19 year old...so talented. Such a wise head on such a young man. You’ll be NUMBER ONE soon. Keep the consistency going❤️👏👏👏
Agreed
Fun fact: I met this guy once, my dad immediately said to me; “This guy is going to be something,” and we’ve been watching him ever since.
No he won’t be! At very most he will be Berdych/Ferrer of his own generation, nothing more! Aka pretty consistent top player capable of consistently reaching quarters and semis of grand slam just to lose to superior player! The only difference is he will probably win more masters tournaments as his own generation is nowhere nearly as dominant as big-3, so they won’t be blocking eventual masters winners like big-3 did during their hayday! But as far as grand slams go, there will always be someone greater than Sinner! Alcaraz looks to me like he has way more potential than this guy! I understand it may be due to recency bias but i concur…we’ll see in a couple of years!
@@Summon256 we don't care about your opinion tbh
@@giuls9504 I wasn't quite asking how you feel about what i said either tbh...I just said that by a virtue of having a freedom of speech, so go cry me a river or something...
@@giuls9504 And that's not just my opinion either! That is just logical observation judged by his recent results...what i said is simply pure logic...i dare Sinner to prove me wrong, but from what i have seen so far - not that impressed sorry...
@@Summon256 Even Federer praised him. Who are you to say no? Maybe you are a pro player that we don’t know. 😂
From winless rookie to Grand Slam Champion as of today! His growth has been incredible to watch and as of today it has reached its peak. I Hopefully the first of many more slams!
Watching him go toe to toe with Rafa for nearly 2 sets was a sight to behold.
Definitely, let's not forget that Sinner only started playing tennis 5 years ago. Nadal plays tennis since he was 6.
@@stevemcqueen1136 okay, this is partially true but not entirely - Sinner has been playing tennis since he was 5 or 6 years old! He started playing competitively when he was 13, but his father pushed him to play tennis even when he wanted to quit at age 7.
So no, it's not like sinner got to be the best in the world in a few years - he grew up playing tennis in a competitive family!
@@SquashDrink thanks for the reality check haha
@@stevemcqueen1136 Let's not forget that he lost to Nadal in straight sets...
@@bqcjm2ldnstuff Its usually surprising when someone DOESN'T lose to Nadal in roland Garros in straights,
We need a part 2. This guy is amazing
He seems like a lovely guy as well. Pretty laid back and even a bit shy from what i've seen of him, just makes me want him to succeed more.
I suggest maybe a part 2 now that he's a Grand Slam champion 🎉🎉🎉
Keep working hard man, love the vids
it'll pay off one day 100%
Great story. Not often you hear about someone starting tennis late and having such success. At the same time, it might have also helped that he didn't burn himself out and grind at the junior, as I've heard stories that some juniors burn out winning and playing too much.
In general, another pattern I've noticed is that not many successful talented juniors transition well into professional tennis. Some most likely because they never built the strength of character. In general, i don't believe you have to be talented and super successful at the early stages. You simply need the right head and mentality to learn and grow, which seems to be the case for Sinner.
ShockWave ZERO I find Sinner most talented in tennis though but yeah.
@Heather what worked?
Nadal is a good example. Tony telling him in a clinic they recorded his mistakes openly after winning the French open. Go figure.
Totally agree with you
It's interesting, on one hand you get used to the challenge by playing people much higher than you. On the other, you can also get accustomed to losing and never needing to close out matches and thus never develop those skills.
And he just massacred Goffin in 3 sets in FO
That was unbelievable. He humbled a top ten player. It’ll be interesting to see how far he can go.
Exactly. I believe he’s going to dominate tennis the next decade
General Kenobi!
And now vs zverev in the fourth round
mrs-tp He’s probably top 50 of the ATP soon, at 18 years old. Federer won his first slam at age 23 if I’m not mistaken. None of the top 3 were as good as Sinner at age 18. In interviews he also sounds very mature for his age. I believe he stands a chance vs Zverev on clay. And if he wins that, it’s Nadal in the quarters
That one dislike is Alex De Minaur
Ha.
Myytchanneldinako Ha now 8 :/
De minar is a penguin, although born in Australia.
😂😂😂😂😂😂
And now he is playing in the ATP finals.
Incredible.
I've been watching commentaries/videos about his journey as a player and I can totally say that he is very inspiring. His losses are painful for me as a Sinner fan especially during the wimbledon match against Djoko, the USO match against Alcaraz, and the ATP finals. Those injuries are the most painful thing to witness too. But afterall the pain of seeing him lose, the AO 2024 is indeed the sweetest victory for me as a fan. He is a late bloomer indeed and I wish to see him always healthy and may he win more.
This video aged so well, and goes to show that what Sinner has is far more than what he has achieved so far!
I had never seen him until this year's French Open. His strokes are the loudest sounding strokes I have ever heard. They sound like mini explosions.
Now it’s June 2021 and he’s 19th in the rankings. Beautiful story, thank for uploading this.
He's not just "anyone", he's a someone who already had the work ethic and body of a professional athlete when he started playing tennis competitively.
I remember seeing this video a long time ago, and supported Jannik since then. Coming back today in 2024 when he won his first slam at the AO.
Now a 2nd one and hopeffully many more in future..
I'm usually very good at picking future stars, I've been wondering how Jannik snuck through under my radar, I guess it makes sense now. Inspiring stuff & great video!
Tronny no one can pockmfiture stars ....watch moneyball, the film ..nest wishes from uk
I'm really good at sniffing out self-engrandizing bullshit.
Yeah I also knew Federer, Nadal, and the Joker were gonna become 3 of the best
Alcaraz Rune and Mochizuki are future stars aswell
Now he is THE best player in the world!!!
Production quality wise, this video is nothing less than a pro sports documentary. Thanks and Keep it up.
What a journey, from this to Aus open champ today.
I'm watching this in 2022, he's now the youngest player since Djokovic to have made it to the Quarterfinals of all grand slams
He's just blasted into the Roland Garros quarterfinals at his debut appearance here.
Yeah, he's up against Nadal, but damn that's one helluva way to make your name known.
He's now Nadal 's training partner during preparation for the Australian Open
What I got from this is to go out of your comfort zone and play against those better than you, it reminded me of when I played table tennis against a teacher when I wasn't confident in my abilities, however I was soon able to return his difficult shots and win some rallies, it made me realise that you have to challenge yourself even if you think you're not ready
This was very good! I'd say the key to Sinner's success apart from his great athleticism, is the absolute confidence he has in his own abilities, and the mental toughness he developed as a junior competitive skier.
And this guy just beat Zverev at FO 2020 in 4 sets ; Next up is Nadal.
Ok he can beat Nadal in a couple of years. I don’t think that’s gonna happen 2020.
He has to beat Nadal tomorrow if he wants to make history.
Does Sinner has the same play style as Söderling?
@@pittgendalf5456 I wouldn't say the same, although they share some characteristics. Both are power baseliners that can overpower players from both wings, however Jannik prefers the backhand while Soderling the forehand. Soderling is definitely less mobile than Jannik and has wider and slower swings, however once he unleashed his shots his pop was up there with the most powerful players (Delpo, Wawrinka, Rafa). Jannik is not a grown man yet and does not have that kind of pop (yet), however he has the remarkable talent of stepping up into the court and taking the ball early on both wings which is something that Soderling never did and which is one the best traits a tennis player can possibly have. Finally, the most important difference is that Jannik is as cold as ice on the court , he is gonna be a champion, no doubt about it, how much he is going to win is impossible to predict , but he is going to win
unfortunately he lost to nadal
I think we need an update video as he won his first slam!
Him and Alcaraz had pretty crazy rises. Hope they have many matches like the one at the US Open
who's here when he's world number 1?
I truly think that the strong legs skiing gave him is a huge reason why this guy is so good. He stays so damn low, and has very good body mechanics. the result is unreal power from both the forehand and the backhand.
The fact I played tennis in my elementary school years, then left and one day I was watching tv when he popped out during an interview, I was fascinated immediately by him.
He is the reason I want to start tennis again and in the future I wish to become a sports psychologist.
I hope I will be able to thank him live in the future.
Not just a random collection of clips cashing in on Sinners success! This video made a real impact on me 2 years ago. I have referred many to it since then. You can see the development in real time. A lesson in the benefits of challenging oneself rather than chasing rewards.
He is top 10 now.
And now he have just won his first masters 1000 title, He’s my favorite tennis player rn and an inspiration, I want to see him winning in the us open.
And he is now number 4 !
Speaking of rising stars, your channel is doing amazing!
Sinner groundstrokes are heeeeeavy man, he pancakes the ball.
I swear the pop off his racket when hitting well is insane.
true.
Wawrinka heavy.
Hes Number 2 today
He is No 1 as of 10/06/2024
Seriously awesome video! Thank you so much for the background on Sinner. It sure looks like he is headed for top 10 at least. He hits the ball harder than anyone else at the moment. He also has some kind of built-in emotional maturity that allows him to keep his cool and play at a high level during critical points. That maturity could take him to number one in the future. Go Jannik!!
Jaja... hace un año escribiste esto... Jannik hoy: top 10 🥳💯💥
I think he got everythin to be world number 1. If he can grind out big clay tournaments hes got it.
One year and few months later as I'm watching this he's ranked #10 in the world 🤯
Now #4 and Australia Open winner.
@@paolopagliaro980Now number 1 in the world!
This channel is GOLD just like Jannik 👏🏽👌🏽👍🏽🙏🏽
I was at the next gen-finals in Milan and it was just incredible to watch him play. Love his style of tennis. Let’s hope he goes far in the French Open this year 🎾
It's called consistent hard work. Sinner and his coach/team focused on improving, instead of winning matches. They knew it was a question of time. Also, Sinner was mentally all in, something rare in the average pro athletes.
The tennis community is lucky to have your quality video. Pls keep going! You have my full support
Watching this great video again. Honestly Sinner remains my favorite player of this generation, along with Alcaraz and Jack Draper. All three feature great games and a winner mindset.
I dont know his story too well, but I do know that most pro tennis players start playing as kids and are pretty much groomed throughout their adolescent and teenage years for what's to come if they're talented enough to reach the pros. Him being an athlete in a different sport was an advantage in the sense that he didn't just decide to get off the couch after 15 years to pick up a racquet. Point being, it is highly unlikely for someone to replicate this kind of success no matter what your dedication is if you're many years behind your peers in training and experience, and especially if you're not physically predisposed with natural athleticism. I remember an NBA player Michael Olowokandi who didn't start playing basketball until he was 18 or something ridiculous like that only to become the #1 draft pick few years later, so to your point it does tend to happen, but that guy was a 7 foot 250 pound beast of an athlete as a teenager.
So mental to watch this now, seeing him at the top of the ATP as the dominant number 1
He is so talented and has a super background and team around. Additional he seems so grounded normal, focused and intelligent. Great win for the sport. Hopefully a great future. Top character👏
Watched this 3 years ago and came back for the nostalgia
Ur Chanel is under rated, i like how u construct the video and content tell about story of tennis
I remember when this video came out to keep an eye on this guy (as a causal tennis fan), and around 18 months later OMG #12 in the world at the French open.
I can’t believe he’s been able to keep this unbelievable trajectory
You really know how to pick winners!
I like to think if owned a racket I’d be able to hit a forhand
I mean, I own a racket and played for my high school but still can’t hit a forehand LMFAO
@@jimbomacgee3499 I own several rackets, I have a case of brand new balls, and haven't managed to hit a forehand.
what do you mean a "forehand". Isn't that just hitting the ball with your good hand?
fede edelstein I have no idea. I’m pretty sure only people with four hands know, because I’ve never seen one except on TV.
Hitting a forehand is easy. Making it land inside the lines is the tricky part.
And today wins his first tourney in Sofia. What a beast.
And 10 months later, he defends his title against Gael monfils 6-3 6-4 😁
Just watched him (in person) pick up his first ATP250 at my hometown Sofia, it was a great match and he’ll probably remember it for the rest of his life as his first ATP trophy, let’s hope he doesn’t cool off anytime soon
Колко струваха билетите тогава?
Was watching this video then got a notification on my phone about Sinner winning his 7th title in Montpellier!
They should use your videos on TV, so well documented and well done ! We never really know the background of those players, I would love one about Thiem !
You guys know that Sinner junior ranking was actually #135 in itf juniors. Also when he was 11 years old, he was in the nike junior tour finals. So dont say he came from no where.
exactly
I like your videos a lot. It's bizarrely rare to find good youtube commentary on tennis.
He won his maiden Grand Slam at AO 2024
Not sure why, but started following this kid about a year and a half ago. Love his game and attitude. Him, Ruud, Garin, Rublev, etc. have bright futures (I hope).
I dont see Ruud or Rublev (aka the cow) go much far in their career (maybe similar to tsonga)
Time to update this video. Nice work!
Wow great writing, research and editing! This is quickly becoming one of my favorite channels for tennis. Keep making videos and I’ll keep watching em!
I am so frickin happy there is such a cool tennis channel on RUclips.. yes dude bring the attention to our sport!! I’m watching all your ads because your videos are top notch 🔥
I saw him for the first time in the tournament in Milano, I was blown away, thinking how come I never seen this kid. Love the way the ball comes out of his racquet, the shots that he has in his arsenal are unbelievable. After everything is done he will probably have most majors from all the young guns out there.
is that the one against Alex? I think I also heard of him there
Goes to show that you can really get good with passion, hard work, (money of course HAHA), and mental strength. What a madlad
Anyone here after the Sofia open?
Yup, go Sinner!
Started late? Ok didn’t compete in juniors but played as a kid and was training full time by 13.
Late for gymnastics but no physiological reason for a start at that age to inhibit full development.
agreed, and started at age 3
waiting for your video on Carlos 😄😄😄
Admirable player.
I like how you included Tomic at 2:57 😂
Tomic GOAT lol.
people forget: by the time he won his first match, he was already a pro. already had 10,000+ hours. Already was insane. to be top 1,300 in the world is already just INSANE.
Hey man, just wanted to say keep up the good work. You're producing some of the best long form content around tennis that I've seen to date. Genuinely look forward to your videos.
I love the stuff! Best tennis creator on youtube!
He's just got that effortless motion and easy power like Djokovic and Marcelo Rios had. So smooth.
And now he is a GS champion
That is an incredible story. The guy is mature beyond his years. He's going places and he is ranked 32th atm. Too bad about his loss against Shapovalov but he will get there if he isn't already there.
"Level-headed Frenchman, Benoît Paire"
Umm...
lol
I love Benoît, how dare he. He doesn’t smash racquets for nothing.
This is why I'm subscribed
I hope he wins the Roland Garros so that this video hits a million views! Great analysis. I've recently discovered your channel and watched all your videos. This was a very special treat for me (I'm italian).
Welcome aboard! I hope he goes far!!
And now look where he finally is: the top 10!
Perfect timing. His match against Goffin was amazing!
It is mentioned that Jannik made it to the top because of "Hard Work & Dedication". While this is 100% true, it does overlook the fact that he is insanely talented. Like otherworldy talented. His eye for the ball, mental strength, timing, and ball manipulation are extraordinary. I mention this because saying that Jannik makes it because he works hard overlooks all the kids grinding their souls out on the ITF tour, eating ramen noodles, training with broken strings, playing hours upon hours a day to learn that they just dont have the talent to play at the next level. It is a sad realization that I made about myself and many others like me have made. Just a comment from a former ITF player and now arm-char critic. Great video, really enjoy your content. ;)
Just won sofia tournament and Cult tennis nailed it weeks in advance
This is what every athletes career should be like, play multiple sports and pick the one you like and get lucky
This video aged very well
This video was 3 years ago ... That time when I first heard the name jannik sinner... I still remember watching this video and believing it.. that this guy can be a Grand slam champion one day ..
It could be true tomorrow in the finals of Aussie open
Nice work cult tennis continue ur work
All the rookies look good, but this guy is on an elite level. Reminds me a bit of Nalbadian with his accuracy and power on his flat shots. I aways support him in his matches and he’s definitely a future grand slams champion
You should mention natural talent (coordination; speed, mentally tough), physical characteristics (e.g. height) to go with hard work and determination. Also, there seems to be a strong correlation between parent athletes and offspring athletes. This relationship is probably a combination of genetics, training connections, and family culture that values competition and fosters confidence.
Phenomenal video, lots of work has been put into it and I appreciate it very much. Make me look on Sinner's performance even more outstanding. Keep up the good work with these videos.
Fast forward to 2022 and he has broken into the top 10, looking to win his first grand slam this year