“He is actually quick on the court docket. He can get to many balls. I felt like [at] some factors I used to be throwing him back and forth, he was defending and sliding round very well. I Was actually impressed with every little thing from his sport.”
Ruud final confronted Sinner at Vienna in 2021. He misplaced in straight units by an identical scoreline (7-5, 6-1) however he was fast to confess that the Sinner he confronted on Saturday was a unique participant by leaps and bounds. “Every little thing in his sport improved,” he mentioned. “I imply, this 12 months it looks as if he stepped up with each side, even from final 12 months, finish of final 12 months. It is actually enjoyable to look at. It is tough to play.”
A Lesson in Dedication
It’s irritating to face, however inspiring to look at, says Ruud.
“I love Jannik rather a lot as a participant. As an individual, he is very severe about what he does. It is inspiring. Although he is youthful than me, I’ve rather a lot to be taught from him.”
What is without doubt one of the extra beneficial classes to be taught from Sinner? Ruud says it’s the Italian’s daring and assertive sport type, which has been fueled by the arrogance that he has gained from a dynamic season, that includes two main titles and 70 wins. “He goes for his pictures totally dedicated,” Ruud mentioned. “One thing I undoubtedly can be taught, as nicely. Generally I am perhaps hesitating a bit. Particularly on this floor, I do not essentially dare to go as aggressive as what he does.
“There’s a number of issues I can be taught from him and in addition from at present’s loss.”
How Does Sinner Evaluate to Novak Djokovic? Jannik Hits A Quicker Ball
When requested to match Sinner to Novak Djokovic, Ruud gave some attention-grabbing perception. First off he mentioned the pair aren’t very comparable in any respect.
“I do not assume so, for my part, as a result of they play totally different tennis,” he mentioned. “I imply, I feel on TV it appears to be like most likely comparable, the best way they play. However Jannik hits a sooner ball than Novak. He does not allow you to breathe. With Novak you possibly can play rallies. Not going to say [it’s] simpler to play Novak as a result of he is one of the best within the historical past. At the least with Novak you possibly can play extra rallies and never be frightened of Novak ripping, like, a bomb down the road or cross-court or these items.
“I do not essentially like to match gamers as a result of everybody has their very own type. For me, you do not notice how briskly Jannik performs until you watch him play stay and also you’re there within the stadium.”
