Jannik Sinner will climb to No 2 in the world rankings after beating Grigor Dimitrov 6-3, 6-1 in the final of the Miami Open
, the Italian was still digesting his life-changing achievement as he spoke with the media. Most players in his position may have just allowed themselves a second to relax and enjoy the moment, but even with the trophy still in his hands, Sinner was already thinking of the future: “I know that I have to work even harder, because the opponents, they will find the way to beat me and I have to be prepared,” he said.
Since finishing last season by leading Italy to the Davis Cup title, Sinner has compiled a 25-1 record, with three titles plus the Davis Cup in this period, his title count rising to 13. Sinner’s only defeat of the season came to his great rivalWhen he emerged on the tour, Sinner quickly became well-known for his nuclear shotmaking but his serve, which once lagged behind the rest of his game, has improved dramatically and it is now one of his greatest weapons.
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