That is the primary 12 months since 2002 that one of many ‘Large 4’ – Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic or Andy Murray – haven’t gained a Grand Slam title.
As a substitute, Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz have stolen the limelight, sharing the 4 majors in 2024 and main the best way for tennis’ subsequent era of males’s singles gamers.
Former Wimbledon champion Marion Bartoli instructed Sky Sports activities she believes the pair might “win 15 to 18 Grand Slams every”.
“It is extraordinary how this occurs time and time once more the place you are concerned the place the way forward for the sport goes to go,” former British primary Annabel Croft instructed BBC Radio 5 Stay.
“The long run is in such protected palms with Carlos and Jannik.”
French Open and Wimbledon champion Alcaraz, 21, is one in every of solely 4 gamers who’ve been in a position to beat Sinner to date in 2024.
Nevertheless, Sinner has gained 55 of his 60 matches this season and claimed six titles – twice as many as Alcaraz.
The Spaniard, who suffered a shock second-round exit in New York, congratulated Sinner on his newest victory on Instagram, including: “You deserve it”.
Sinner stated it’s “good to see” new champions like himself and Alcaraz rising within the sport.
“I really feel like the brand new era, we push one another,” he instructed ESPN.
“I at all times have gamers who’re going to make me a greater participant, as a result of there are going to be instances the place they beat me.
“Then it’s important to attempt to discover a manner how one can win towards sure gamers.”