Novak Djokovic expressed admiration and respect for Jannik Sinner after the Italian’s victory at the 2024 US Open, where he defeated Taylor Fritz in straight sets. Djokovic, who had exited the tournament earlier, congratulated Sinner on social media, writing “Bravoooo Jannik” and adding “Congratulazioni” to acknowledge his achievement. Sinner, now a two-time Grand Slam champion at just 23, continues to show his potential as a future leader in tennis. Djokovic’s support reflects the mutual respect between the veteran and the emerging generation of players.
Djokovic’s comments highlight the growing rivalry and camaraderie between players like Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, and himself. Alcaraz also congratulated Sinner, acknowledging the competition between the young talents pushing each other to improve. Djokovic’s acknowledgment of Sinner’s triumph reflects how he views the next wave of players, confident they will keep elevating the sport.
Sinner’s win at the US Open marked his second Grand Slam title after his Australian Open victory earlier in 2024. His steady rise and breakthrough this year have proven his capability to challenge top players and secure major titles. Djokovic’s gracious comments also extended to Fritz, who had reached his first Grand Slam final, showing Djokovic’s sportsmanship and appreciation for the evolving landscape of men’s tennis.
