Andy Roddick on Jannik Sinner Roland Garros final has sparked widespread attention after the former world number one lauded Sinner’s effort despite his loss at the 2024 Roland Garros final. The Italian player was defeated by Carlos Alcaraz in a closely contested match that took place on Court Philippe-Chatrier in Paris, leaving many impressed by Sinner’s resilience despite crucial mistakes during the extended battle.
Roddick Amazed by the Exceptional Level Displayed in Paris
During the match, Jannik Sinner held a commanding lead, winning the first two sets and maintaining a break advantage early in the third. However, Carlos Alcaraz mounted a strong comeback to ultimately claim victory. Andy Roddick expressed his astonishment at the intensity and skill both players demonstrated, describing the match as something unprecedented in modern tennis.
He pointed out that neither player was making unforced errors in the traditional sense but rather narrowly missing locations by mere inches under extreme physical and mental pressure. Roddick emphasized the impressive endurance involved after nearly six hours on court, praising the determination of both players despite the grueling length of the contest.
“It is just absurd the level that these two have taken this game to like the big three before them, they are pushing the game to heights that I don’t know we have ever seen before,”
—Andy Roddick, Former World No. 1 and US Open Champion
Roddick also highlighted Sinner’s remarkable intensity from the start, noting how hard he was hitting the ball throughout the match. Despite some physical challenges, including cramps, both Sinner and Alcaraz refused to quit even as time stretched into hours of continuous high-level tennis. Roddick stressed that Sinner’s mistakes were not due to loss of form but simply minimal margins that decided such a tight encounter.
Regarding Sinner’s mental state after the loss, Roddick conveyed sympathy for the Italian player, understanding the emotional toll of narrowly losing such a major final despite playing exceptionally well.
“It’s always this weird thing that you are happy for one’s successes but I just feel badly for Jannik. I’m sure in his right mind he knows there is nothing to hang his head about and he knows he played his a— off. I’m sure he knows three months ago this was an unbelievable result but that won’t change him thinking about it while he goes to bed for a while.”
—Andy Roddick, Former World No. 1 and US Open Champion
Jannik Sinner’s Upcoming Transition to the Grass Court Season
After his dramatic loss in Paris, Jannik Sinner is preparing to shift focus quickly to the grass court season, where opportunities await. His next event will be the Halle Open in Germany, scheduled to begin on Monday, June 16. This tournament is notable for Sinner’s past success, as he claimed his first grass court title there last year.
Looking ahead, Wimbledon stands as the only Grand Slam where Sinner has not yet reached the final. In 2023, he advanced as far as the semi-finals before falling to Novak Djokovic, one of the sport’s greatest players. As he gears up for Wimbledon, Sinner will leverage the grass court events to sharpen his game and build confidence following the emotional rollercoaster of the Roland Garros final.
This season marks a crucial point in Sinner’s career as he seeks to add a Wimbledon final appearance to his Grand Slam achievements, having already reached two finals previously and captured three major titles. His performance in Halle and subsequent grass court tournaments will be closely watched by fans and analysts alike, especially given his recent display of grit and intensity at Roland Garros.