“Djokovic fans were convinced he was gonna get 500 weeks at No. 1, too bad carota boy is coming” – Fans react to Jannik Sinner becoming World No. 2

Tennis fans were delighted to see Jannik Sinner dethrone Carlos Alcaraz and claim the World No. 2 spot after his victory at the Miami Open.

Sinner’s remarkable performance at the Miami Open persisted as he clinched a dominant 6-3, 6-1 victory against Grigor Dimitrov in the final, bringing his season record to an impressive 22-1.

At just 22 years old, he not only secured his second ATP Masters 1000 title but also attained a career-high ranking of World No. 2, making him the first Italian to reach this achievement.

Jannik Sinner’s well-deserved accomplishment in tennis has brought great joy to his fans, who have expressed confidence in his ability to reach the top spot in the world rankings if he continues to maintain his stellar form throughout the claycourt season.

“He deserves it for showing unreal level in the hard court season post USO. If he keeps it up in clay, then #1 is easily attainable,”one fan posted.

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“Good chance to become #1 as he’s defending very few points before Wimbledon. SF at Monte Carlo but R64 at Roland Garros and R16 at Rome. Only QF in Barcelona too… Huge potential,”another fan chimed in.

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One individual also pointed out that Sinner’s performance has challenged the confidence of Novak Djokovic’s supporters, who believed that the Serbian player would maintain his position as the World No. 1 for 500 weeks. This was due to the Italian player’s progress as he approached the rank of the 24-time Grand Slam champion.

“Djokovic fans were so convinced he was gonna get to 500 weeks at no 1 at end of last year.. Too bad carota boy is coming,”the user commented.

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Jannik Sinner Reflects on Being Ranked No. 2 and Its Significance to His Career

After winning the Miami Open, Jannik Sinner took a moment to reflect on his remarkable accomplishment of rising to the second place in the world rankings. He expressed his gratitude, describing it as a “tremendous honor.”

“Yeah, it’s a great honor. It’s great to see. In my mind, it’s still only a number because obviously for me it means a lot, being No. 2. It’s an incredible achievement,”Jannik Sinner told the Tennis Channel.

The Italian player also emphasized his humble family background, revealing that his parents still hold regular jobs despite his impressive achievements on the tennis circuit. The 22-year-old firmly stated that he values making progress in his game more than attaining the title of World No. 2.

“Where I come from, I am from a very normal family. My dad is still going to work and my mom also. So, nobody would have expected this but it’s great to be in this position. For me, most importantly, if I see improvements on the court, for me it’s maybe worth it more,”he added.

Jannik Sinner will begin his claycourt season at the Monte-Carlo Masters, which starts on April 7.

The prestigious event will include the Italian player among a star-studded lineup, alongside top names such as Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, and Daniil Medvedev. There are also reports suggesting that Rafael Nadal will also be participating.