4 days ago

Rick Macci Defends Jannik Sinner After Doha Loss: ‘Humans Win/Lose’

After Sinner’s 7-6, 2-6, 6-3 Doha quarterfinal loss to Jakub Mensik sparked loud criticism, Serena Williams’ ex-coach Rick Macci pushed back. “Many chirping slurping and burping about Sinner. Humans win/ lose,” he wrote. Macci dubbed Sinner “The Flamethrower,” predicting “double digit majors down the road,” and added both Sinner and Alcaraz will hit “a rough patch” at times.