After parting ways with longtime coach Riccardo Piatti, jannik sinner will now start training under his new coach Simone Vagnozzi. Sinner has struggled with form and inconsistencies this year and has fallen out of the top 10. Now with a coaching change, the 20-year-old will be eager to change his fortune.
The Italian teenager was touted as one of the new generation stars. A year after turning pro, Sinner entered the top 100 on the ATP rankings and took first place. Next Generation ATP Finals He then had an impressive season in 2020 reaching the first Grand Slam semi-finals of his career. Roland Garros. The youngster made a breakthrough in the 2021 season, sealing his name as one of tennis’ next biggest stars. Won four championships, qualifying for the first Masters 1000 finals and placing in the top 10.
vagnozzi He only coached two players before Sinner but has a good track record of both. He initially trained Marco Cecchinato, who succeeded under Vagnozzi’s mentorship and reached the semi-finals of Roland Garros, his best result in a Grand Slams to date. He later studied Stefano Travaglia It entered the top 100 within a year of Vagnozzi’s arrival. Now with a top 10 protege under his belt, the Italian veteran will seek to capitalize on Sinner’s potential and turn him into a Grand Slam contender.
“Tactically he can improve a lot”- Vagnozzi, according to Sinner’s style of play
In a recent interview with SuperTennis, Vagnozzi talked about Sinner’s gameplay and other aspects that could be improved upon. He said backhand and service need improvement. He also stressed that he has different game plans in matches against top players like Nadal and Djokovic, who quickly adapt to the situation.
“He can improve his serve, his safety on the net, his volley technique. He can improve his backhand, which can help him even if he doesn’t have much of a shot to play. He can improve a lot tactically, I think it would be important to add a plan B and a plan C because Djokovic or Nadal at the circuit. You have to be ready to switch cards when you encounter foxes like said.
Vagnozzi also added that Sinner should focus on his own style of play and not compare or imitate other players.
“It doesn’t have to be a bad copy of Jannik, Nadal, Medvedev, Djokovic or anyone else. He must be the best version of himself‘ he added.
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