Boris Becker has claimed that Jannik Sinner\u2019s toughest opponent is \u201chimself\u201d, as he hailed the Italian\u2019s \u201cunbeatable\u201d consistency on the ATP Tour.<\/p>\n
World No 1 Sinner<\/a> captured the fourth Grand Slam title of his career on Sunday afternoon, ending Carlos Alcaraz\u2019s Wimbledon reign with a four-set victory<\/a> over the two-time defending champion.<\/p>\n The 23-year-old\u2019s triumph means that, despite serving a three-month doping ban, he is the reigning champion at three of the four Grand Slam tournaments.<\/p>\n Sinner has a 27-1 record across his last four major appearances, with his only defeat coming in the final of the French Open, where he held three championship points before defeat to Alcaraz.<\/p>\n The Italian is just the fifth man in ATP Rankings history to hold over 12,000 points, and he currently has a 3,430-point lead over world No 2 Alcaraz<\/a>.<\/p>\n The world No 1 will likely be the leading favourite to win the US Open at the end of the summer, twelve months on from beating Taylor Fritz in the final.<\/p>\n And, in comments made after Sinner\u2019s triumph at the All England Club, tennis icon Becker heaped praise on the Italian\u2019s mental strength and consistency.<\/p>\n \u201cJannik\u2019s greatest opponent is himself, his reflection in the mirror,\u201d said Becker.<\/p>\n \u201cIn a way, his great strength is mental. He came back from his suspension by reaching the final in Rome and Paris, and now at Wimbledon.<\/p>\n \u201cVery few could have come back like that after a three-month suspension. He also went to Halle and, match after match, continued to build his form and confidence. Jannik has always been very focused; his personality is unique.<\/p>\n \u201cWho can beat him? Carlos, when he is enjoying a good day. There are players like Daniil Medvedev and Taylor Fritz who can beat him once.<\/p>\n \u201cHowever, when it comes to consistency, Jannik has been unbeatable right now.\u201d<\/p>\n Sinner\u2019s triumph over Alcaraz represented a remarkable turnaround in his rivalry against the Spaniard, whom he had lost to the last five times they had played.<\/p>\n Tennis News<\/p>\n ATP Rankings battle for No 1 spot: When could Carlos Alcaraz overtake Jannik Sinner at the top?<\/a><\/p>\n