“Champion Rolan Garros 1976 gave an interview with Tuttosport”, – WRITE: Sport.ua
Adriano Panatta is the most outstanding legend of Italy’s male tennis along with Nicola Pietrandzel. Panatta reached the fourth stage of the world rating of ATP and won Rolan Garros in 1976. After his compatriot was one point from repeating this achievement in 49 years, Panatta gave an interview with Tuttosport.
“Alaras and Sinner on two heads above others. We will have to get used to the fact that they will play in almost every finale. I do not see who could defeat them, ”the Roman said, expressing an opinion that the majority in the ATP tour shares. However, he dared to name a player who could get closer to the top 2 tennis.
“The only one who has chances is Lorenzo Museum, because he is the most talented among others and could challenge them. Of course, provided it will improve some aspects of his game. Novak Djokovich became older, although before the semifinals against Sinner, he showed a high level. Also I do not see how Alexander Zverev can prevent them, and Jack Draper is a good player, but he has not convinced me yet. That is why I think only Lorenzo is able to stop them.
I am sorry for the Yannik, but this happens when you play a dense match against a strong opponent. He lost a few games to take one or two balls. I was not convinced to the finals if he was physically ready, but he showed endurance, and it is normal – to have a problem when you play more than five hours. ”
Finally, he spoke on a topic that is widely discussed in the Italian media: the clear support of the French public on the side of Alcaras during the finals. “If the Jannik won, the French would jump out of the Eiffel Tower. Sinner coped with everything, even without his eye. He did not need their support, ”Panatta said, pointing out the possible reason for such a choice of Parisian viewers:“ Sinner is a pragmatist, while Alaras is more temperamental, and this brought him the sympathy of the public. But I do not think that there is a problem. ”