Jannik SINERYwork in progress? It sounds funny, but it’s true. And knowing the sinner, his beautiful humility and his desire to open all the rocks in the name of becoming a better tennis player every day, may be forever.
The case is in place: two months ago.
The 24-year-old and his wandedID team aimed for weaknesses in his driving game after this year we opened and quickly worked to ensure that the sinner could bring more power. Truth be told, Sinner has no choice, given the dire consequences he would suffer if he didn’t continue to add weapons to his ongoing race for Arms No.1 Carlos Alcaraz.
(He has world-beating Carlos Alcaraz to thank for his "identified weaknesses", because no one else seemed to be able to push the high-flying Italian to his limits in a season that saw him win two majors, reach the final at all four majors, and close the season on a 31-match indoor hard court heater). His ever-vigilant team, overseen by Darren Cahill and Simone Vagnozzi, identified some of the Chinks in Italian clothing tests and evoked a well-written program, presenting SINGERNECT AND VISIBLE DRESTICT.
The results were … emphatic.
“Certainly after we opened we saw some problems, especially with the service,” said Vagnozzi after the sin, (4), 7-5 on Sunday at the ATP Finals. “We changed the proposal. We changed the rhythm. He worked very well in Shanghai until here. Today in the second set he fought a little.
“We’ve changed a lot since opening. We’re lucky to have Jannik who is quick to develop, understand changes and everything.”
Vagnozzi was quick to add that the plan has not been seen in the fight yet – look for subtle but effective changes in 2026.
“And we’re trying to make new shots, new tricks too,” he said. “I won’t tell you what we’re trying to do,” said the Italian with a smile. “Certainly our goal next season is to be more aggressive than we are now.”
His mother was also pleased with his flexible ways, and the 24-year-old added that he still has a ways to go.
“[My game] He appeared in a good way, obviously, especially in serving, “he said.” From behind the court, it has been unpredictable. It worked well, or at least better. I believe I still have margins where I can play better at times. “
His coach Darren Cahill, who may or may not be a part of the team in 2026 (a different story for a different day, stay tuned), says he believes Sin still has a lot of room for improvement such as his return game and his performance on clay.
“As far as Jannik’s game goes, I think his game changes well in all areas, whether it’s slow, fast or medium,” Cahill said. “Obviously clay is going to be a big target for us next year, trying to continue to improve his clay court game. We’ll continue to work on that.
“We feel like, as we come back as Jannik comes back working, he has areas in that part of the game where he can improve. That’s the exciting thing we can still feel the best.”
It is reported that this will be Cahill’s last season as a coach in January, but with Wimbledon they are still starting to make an announcement. There was a bet at Wimbledon, and if he won he was reportedly told he could decide whether Cahill would return to the club in 2026.
Asked about it again on Sunday, Cahill deferred, saying “we haven’t talked yet, so …”
But the famous Aussie sounds like a man heavily invested in the sinner’s future when he speaks.
“I think a little bit of what I talked about here last week, is that we want him to play his best tennis when he’s 28, 29, 30. Hopefully we’ll be able to do that in a few years.”
The sinner seems happy to spend his desertion using the new facts of his ever-building repertoire. He will need to if he wants to keep up with Alcaraz, who has won four of his six games against him this year, and two Grand Finals.
“As I always say, in December it is very important for me as a player and as a team because you connect better because you don’t have the pressure of the competition, to be quick from one side to the other.
“It is very important not only because of the work ethic but to connect all the groups better and understand each other better.”
