In the world of tennis, where power and precision reign supreme, Jannik Sinner, a rising star and four-time Grand Slam champion, has a bold opinion that might spark some heated debates. He's on a quest to find the ultimate player by assembling a dream team of tennis legends, and here's the twist: he's not picking himself!
The Serve Controversy: Sinner, who has already claimed 21 ATP titles, was recently defeated in the US Open final by Carlos Alcaraz, with critics pointing to his serve as a weakness. But Sinner is not one to shy away from a challenge. Just a month later, he reveals his choice for the best server of all time: John Isner.
Sinner is currently in Saudi Arabia for the Six Kings Slam exhibition, where he successfully defended his title and pocketed a record-breaking $6 million in prize money. In a media interaction, Sinner was asked to build his perfect player, and his selections are intriguing. He acknowledges the 'Big Three'—Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, and Rafael Nadal—in various categories, and even gives a nod to Alcaraz for his forehand and tennis IQ.
But the real surprise comes with Sinner's choice of serve. He selects the towering 6'10" American, John Isner, who holds the record for the most aces in a career (14,470) and reached a career-high ranking of world number eight. Sinner has faced Isner three times, all on quicker surfaces that favor big servers, and managed to win two of those encounters. Notably, at the 2021 Davis Cup Finals, Sinner's return game was exceptional, winning over 50% of the points against Isner's serve and breaking him five times.
So, what's next for Sinner? He's set to face another legend on his list, Novak Djokovic, a 24-time Grand Slam champion. This highly anticipated matchup will be their first meeting since Wimbledon, where Sinner dominated Djokovic en route to his title victory.
And here's the part that will get tennis fans talking: Is Sinner's choice of Isner as the best server truly justified? With so many legendary servers in tennis history, is this a controversial pick? Share your thoughts in the comments, and let's spark a friendly debate!
