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Time puts things in their place and causes perspective to change. Let them tell it to Steve Johnsonwhose humility to narrate what he thought the first time he faced Jannik Sinner has left a really funny and symptomatic anecdote of the evolution of Italian. They met in Rome when the current number 1 was 17 years old and the American did not even remotely intuit what was to come.
There are stories we will never know that might not only entertain us, but illustrate how things can change quickly. Jannik Sinner He was never a diamond in the rough that dominated the lower categories of Italian tennis and emerged as a promise in world tennis. His emergence was abrupt, bursting with unusual force into the Challenger circuit at the age of 17 and very soon making the leap to the best tournaments in the world. Many wondered where that boy had come from and some, like Steve Johnsonthey didn’t even consider that he could be one of the best in the world.
– Sinner beat Johnson in Rome at the age of 17 by 1-6 6-1 7-5, being his second victory at the ATP level
“Everything happened in the tournament Rome, in 2019. I was playing well, I was 59th in the world and I had a good feeling. I knew that at the Foro Italico it could be difficult for me to play my best tennis, but I was confident. I get to play in the first round with a 17-year-old local boy and they make us play on the Center Court. I felt a little nervous, but as soon as the match started I knew I had to win. I found a very thin kid, I didn’t see that he could hurt me and I won the first set easily,” he says.
It must be said that Sinner had already played two games at level of ATP previously, in the Budapest tournament, and had just been a finalist in the Ostrava Challenger. “I had not heard anything about him and I told myself that it would be an embarrassment to lose that match. I started the second set badly, I made mistakes and played horrible tennis. We went to the third, I had a chance to win and it slipped away from me. finally,” recalls Johnson, who served with a 4-1 advantage in the third set and had match point at 5-3.
“When I got to the locker room I called my agent and told him to cancel my next commitments, that I retired from tennis. He couldn’t accept the shame of losing to that boy. I told him that he had been defeated by a 17-year-old boy who was terrible. Both my coach and my agent told me to give Jannik time, that they believed he was going to be a great player and I was convinced that he was going to win a game in his life and it would be against me. The shame was eating away at me,” revealed the American, who became 21 in the world.
– Johnson’s coach and agent did see potential in Sinner and encouraged their player by telling him that in a few years the Italian would be a great player
The truth is that this anecdote perfectly illustrates how much he has been able to evolve Jannik Sinner. A little over a year after that match he reached the quarterfinals at Roland Garros, beating Zverev and losing to Nadal. Just as Alcaraz was always seen as a young man called to change the history of tennis and with obvious potential, not everyone thought that Sinner would reach his current status, his tennis being much less brilliant at that age. However, hard work has placed the Italian at the top.
“I’m happy to see how good a scout I am at detecting talent,” he says. Steve Johnson between laughs. “The truth is that I couldn’t imagine that five years later I would be in the current position, but I am glad to be a footnote in tennis history because of this match,” said the American player, who retired this season and who has delighted all tennis fans with one of those anecdotes that perfectly illustrate the emotions that can be experienced with this sport.
Steve Johnson telling the story on how he almost quit tennis because he lost a match against a very skinny, young tennis player Jannik Sinner, on the Center Court in Rome:
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**PAA:** Describe Peter Davis’s initial reaction to Jannik Sinner’s performance against Steve Johnson and provide evidence from the interview to support your answer.
## Interview: The Rise of Jannik Sinner
**Introduction:**
Welcome to World Today News. Today, we delve into the career of tennis prodigy, Jannik Sinner, and explore his meteoric rise through the ranks of professional tennis. Joining us today are renowned sports journalist, Sarah Jones, and former tennis pro, Peter Davis.
**Section 1: The Unexpected Upset**
* Sarah, you were present at the 2019 Rome Masters when a young Jannik Sinner faced off against seasoned veteran Steve Johnson. Could you describe the atmosphere and the unexpected turn of events?
* Peter, as a former professional, what were your initial impressions of Sinner at that time? Did you foresee his rapid ascent to the top?
* Steve Johnson famously said that he considered retiring after losing to Sinner. What did this tell us about the impact Sinner had on experienced players at that early stage of his career?
**Section 2: The Journey to the Top**
* Sarah, Sinner’s rise wasn’t a fully smooth climb. He experienced early setbacks and doubts. Can you elaborate on those challenges and how he overcame them?
* Peter, from a technical standpoint, what aspects of Sinner’s game have contributed most to his success?
* How has Sinner’s maturity and mental fortitude played a role in his ability to perform under pressure?
**Section 3: The Future of Sinner**
* Sarah, what are the next milestones you anticipate for Jannik Sinner in his career?
* Peter, giving your expertise, what are Sinner’s strengths and weaknesses compared to other top players?
* both of you, what makes Jannik Sinner a compelling figure in the world of tennis today? What impact will he have on the sport in the coming years?
This interview structure aims to explore Sinner’s journey from a young, unknown player to a world number one, using expert perspectives to delve into the various factors that contributed to his success. It encourages discussion on various themes, including underdog stories, technical prowess, mental strength, and the future of tennis.
