Patrick Mouratoglou has dismissed the idea that Jannik Sinner’s incredible Australian Open run signals a changing of “the era”. The world No. 4 became the first man in six years to beat Novak Djokovic in Melbourne, going on to lift his maiden Grand Slam trophy. But Mouratoglou believes that the next generation still hasn’t taken over from Djokovic, who will likely feel “relieved” after ending his 33-match winning streak at the Australian Open.
Whenever Djokovic had reached the semis in Melbourne, he had gone on to win the title. But Sinner snapped that streak, handing the world No. 1 his first Australian Open loss since 2018 as he came through 6-1 6-2 6-7(6) 6-3. He backed it up by coming from two sets down to defeat Daniil Medvedev in the final, going on to lift the trophy.With Sinner and fellow young star Carlos Alcaraz winning three of the last six Grand Slams – beating Djokovic at two of them – many believe the Italian’s run is further proof of a changing of the guard. But renowned tennis coach Mouratoglou isn’t convinced.