The former world number one, Andy Roddick, has criticised the contemporary style of tennis, accusing Jannik Sinner of confusing him by persistently pursuing the extra percentage points necessary to be the top.
According to Roddick, one should not follow Novak Djokovic’s lead since, in truth, no player is him. Djokovic has long been seen as something of a tennis aberration since, at 37, he can win a tournament by showing up to work only off-court.
However, the younger generation has been working out frequently, even during a two-week Masters event that is the first of two that will be followed by a Grand Slam, in an attempt to reach the success levels of the legendary Serbian sooner. According to Roddick, this is not counterintuitive and ultimately causes more harm than good.
as seen by Sinner’s arrival and refusal to perform in Rome. In an attempt to prepare for Roland Garros, he is currently working with the Juventus Medical Centre, but it may still be a difficult assignment. However, from Roddick’s perspective, the overarching message for the entire tour is that the games should be considered exercise rather than an additional burden.
“Jannik Sinner played in the Madrid competition and worked out constantly, which made his ailment worse. In order to become the ATP No. 2 he needs to participate in every tournament. You have to train hard, especially when you’re young, because not everyone is as fortunate as Novak Djokovic, who wins three Slams in a season.
The fact that a tennis player like Sinner chooses to finish a full workout in the gym during such a significant tournament raises questions because modern tennis is full of stress. It is unreasonable to play training like this all the time during the competition; you shouldn’t do both.”
