Is Sinner's Early Struggles a Cause for Concern? | Expert Analysis (2026)

Former US Open finalist Greg Rusedski has dismissed Jannik Sinner's recent struggles as a 'minor blip', believing that the world No. 2 will soon resume his dominant form. Despite Sinner's impressive back-to-back Australian Open wins in 2024 and 2025, followed by Carlos Alcaraz's decision to part ways with his coach, many still consider the Italian a top contender. However, after a disappointing Australian Open, where he fell short of a three-peat, Sinner took a break and returned to action in Doha. Despite a strong start, he was eliminated in the quarterfinals. This marks a significant dip from his previous year's performance, where he only lost six times. Rusedski, however, remains unperturbed, attributing Sinner's recent struggles to a 'minor blip'. He believes that the competition is heating up, and while he's not worried about Sinner's performance at the Majors, he acknowledges the need for more variety in his game. Sinner, who is returning to the Indian Wells Masters after a year's absence, is hoping for a lucky break and his first title in the desert this year.

Is Sinner's Early Struggles a Cause for Concern? | Expert Analysis (2026)

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