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Rafael Jodar shares thoughts on Jannik Sinner's character and injury

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Last updated Sep 28, 2026

Rafael Jodar shares thoughts on Jannik Sinner's character and injury

Summary

Rafael Jodar praised Jannik Sinner in a recent interview, describing him as a good person, funny, and incredibly humble. Sinner is sidelined with a knee injury that has kept him out of key events including the US Open and Beijing. His last match was a victory over Alexander Zverev in the Wimbledon final, earning his fifth Grand Slam title. Jodar, who faced Sinner at the Madrid Open earlier this year, expressed hope for Sinner's quick return to the court. With Sinner currently unable to compete, Zverev has closed in on the world number one ranking.

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•Jodar called Sinner funny and humble in a La Repubblica interview.
•Sinner is recovering from a knee injury that sidelined him from key tournaments.
•His last match was the Wimbledon final win against Zverev.
•Sinner's upcoming title defenses include the Vienna Open and ATP Finals.
•Zverev won the US Open and could overtake Sinner in the rankings.

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2:00 AMYahoo Sports — Rafael Jodar gives his honest opinion of Jannik Sinner as a person

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Jannik Sinner has already established himself as a tennis great and is well on his way to becoming a legend of the sport. With five...
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