Novak Djokovic arrived in Bologna on Wednesday to honor the late Nikola Pilic, his mentor and one of the Davis Cup legends. After the ceremony, Novak briefly spoke with the media.
The 24-time Major winner made sure to highlight one name above all – Jannik Sinner. The legend reflected on the ATP Finals title clash between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.
The Italian prevailed 7-6, 7-5 after two hours and 15 minutes, extending his brilliant indoor streak that started following his loss to Novak in the 2023 ATP Finals title match.
On this day 2 years ago, Novak Djokovic beat Jannik Sinner at the 2023 ATP Finals pic.twitter.com/Vm5y5ZRMCy
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Since then, Jannik has won 31 straight indoor matches, looking good for more in 2026. Djokovic underlined that what Sinner is doing indoors has reached historic levels, expressing his admiration for the 24-year-old's run.
Novak, known for setting nearly untouchable benchmarks himself, acknowledged that Jannik is now entering a territory reserved for the ultimate indoor giants.
In the previous two years, the San Candido native has transformed indoor venues into his personal fortress. This blooming streak places him on the brink of surpassing two iconic milestones.
Roger Federer embraced 33 straight wins between 2004 and 2007. Novak Djokovic stepped in and collected 35 between 2012 and 2015, setting the record for the ATP Tour since 1990.
Jannik Sinner, Paris Masters 2025© Stream screenshot
However, Jannik is not far from taking down both legends, with every step he now takes carrying historical weight. Per Novak, Jannik's streak is a testament to consistency, confidence and a level of control rarely seen on fast indoor courts.
For Italian tennis and the ATP Tour, Sinner's streak marks the arrival of a dominant force capable of reshaping the landscape. It's like watching history being written in real time.
The San Candido native will have a chance to grab the ultimate record in 2026, standing above everyone in the controlled indoor conditions and hoping for more successes in the upcoming season.
"Jannik's achievements, especially in indoor tournaments, are historic," Novak Djokovic said.
