German coach Sascha Bajin wanted to comment on what he expects in the 2021 season in an interview with the TennisNet portal. Bajin, who next year will coach Czech tennis player Karolina Pliskova, dared to predict who will be in the Top-3 at the end of next season.
The coach surprised with his response, since he leaves Rafa Nadal and Roger Federer out of the ranking podium. “I think Novak Djokovic will be ahead of Dominic Thiem and Daniil Medvedev.”
Bajin also applauded the step forward his compatriot Alexander Zverev has taken this season. “Zverev's evolution is incredible. I am very happy for him, I follow him a lot and I like the way he plays. I hope the US Open gave him the confidence he needed. He's very athletic despite his size and I think he can do a lot more, especially on hard court. “
The coach also spoke about the unknown about the Australian Open ensuring that has information about what will happen in the Australian Grand Slam but he cannot reveal them. “I can't tell you. I got an email about it, they're doing a great job of communication. We are kept informed but we cannot say anything about it. I'm sorry”.
The German was also asked about Serena Williams and that twenty-fourth Grand Slam that still resists the American. “It's getting difficult. Time is passing for everyone and also for Serena. The older she is, the pressure increases. But I think that as long as Serena can go to the courts and get a racket, I think she can win her 24th Grand Slam.” .
Bajin also recounted how he accepted Pliskova's offer despite having offers also from prominent players on the men's circuit. “After my collaboration with Dayana Yastremska ended, Pliskova's husband, Michal, asked me to train her. I spoke with him and Karolina. I was surprised by her application because she has been number one and is one of the great figures in women's tennis. I am very grateful for this opportunity. I had offers from other players and also from players on the men's circuit. I won't give names but two player offers were very attractive. However in men's tennis it is very difficult to reach the top because the three or four best players share the titles among themselves. “