Jannik Sinner Tops ATP Rankings as Djokovic Muses on Past Advice

Novak Djokovic said at the Fanatics Fest in New York that he had once given Jannik Sinner detailed advice on his game, noting his weaknesses and strengths. He later joked that the Italian’s subsequent victories at Wimbledon may have been a “mistake” on his part, saying, “perhaps I made an error, I don’t know.”

Sinner, now the world No. 1, began his 81st week atop the ATP rankings with 13,450 points, surpassing Lleyton Hewitt’s total and putting the Italian within striking distance of Andre Agassi’s and Björn Borg’s all‑time records for weeks at the top. He leads a field that includes Alexander Zverev and Carlos Alcaraz, and his dominant form follows a Wimbledon triumph over Alexander Zverev.

Beyond the court, Sinner’s profile has entered popular culture: after his Wimbledon win he was photographed shopping at a supermarket in Sardinia, a moment that quickly went viral on social media, highlighting his low‑key personality despite his superstar status.