“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 backward and forward, he was defending and sliding round very well. I Was actually impressed with all the things from his recreation.”
Ruud final confronted Sinner at Vienna in 2021. He misplaced in straight units by an analogous scoreline (7-5, 6-1) however he was fast to confess that the Sinner he confronted on Saturday was a distinct participant by leaps and bounds. “The whole lot in his recreation 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 so much as a participant. As an individual, he is very critical about what he does. It is inspiring. Although he is youthful than me, I’ve so much to study from him.”
What is without doubt one of the extra invaluable classes to study from Sinner? Ruud says it’s the Italian’s daring and assertive recreation model, 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 photographs totally dedicated,” Ruud mentioned. “One thing I positively can study, as properly. Generally I am possibly hesitating a bit. Particularly on this floor, I do not essentially dare to go as aggressive as what he does.
“There’s a variety of issues I can study from him and in addition from in the present day’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 usually are not very comparable in any respect.
“I do not assume so, for my part, as a result of they play completely different tennis,” he mentioned. “I imply, I feel on TV it seems to be in all probability comparable, the way in which they play. However Jannik hits a quicker ball than Novak. He would not allow you to breathe. With Novak you’ll be able to play rallies. Not going to say [it’s] simpler to play Novak as a result of he is the perfect within the historical past. At the very least with Novak you’ll be able to play extra rallies and never be petrified of Novak ripping, like, a bomb down the road or cross-court or this stuff.
“I do not essentially like to match gamers as a result of everybody has their very own model. For me, you do not understand how briskly Jannik performs until you watch him play reside and also you’re there within the stadium.”