By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennisnow | Friday, July 4, 2025
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Wimbledon–Jannik sinful has left against against Novak Djokovic nine times.
Even when the world no. 1 is not facing Grand Slam King in court, the sinner is studying Djokovic’s style in the video.
The highest sinner included Djokovic in last month’s semifinal Roland Garros, giving the Serbian Super the Serbian first major loss of direct semifinals in 15 years.
For the sinner, Gjokovic is not just an opponent, he is a teacher.
The Hall of Fame John Mine He says the basic shocks of Sinner, especially his powerful two -handed backs, can be based on Gjokovic’s immaculate attacks.
“His back is one of the best shooting,” John MCceroe in the BBC said earlier this week. “To me, he obviously studied the back of Novak because he is extremely similar. And then he has his wings.
“I think in the case of sin, he is a guy who is six feet three or four who almost seems to be six feet 10 because of the wings. Harden hard to get the ball from him.”
Asked about the comparisons between his style and Djokovic, the sinner said that he not only studied the former world no. 1 – He has discussed the technique with Djokovic.
“It’a’s hard to say because I still believe we are both different players, no?” Sinner said after his second -round Wimbledon victory over Aleksandar Vukic. “We have some similarities in a way of how we probably hit the ball in the preface and back.
“I feel like he has improved a lot of service. As today he was serving very well.”
Common similarities are their hit of the ball, land techniques and the fact that both men are extraordinary in extension. Sinner said the primary changes are that Djokovic possesses more variety and is more comfortable and experienced moving to the grass, while the triple Grand Slam champion is a little more powerful.
“But this is also the experience he has more than I do,” Sinner told Gjokovic. “He mixes the game a little more. I can be a little faster Hitter. But on the other hand, I’m also quite stable, no, like him.
The link does not end in court. Sinner recently split with former Gjokovic trainer Marco Panichi and physiotherapist Uli Badio before Wimbledon. Sinner said Gjokovic has shared tips as well.
“There are some similarities,” Sinner said. “But yes, I believe he gave me a lot of information that I could make my game similar to him but in my style.”
If it sounds like a stretch for Gjokovic to share knowledge with his rivals, it is not really.
Before Wimbledon No.1 Aryna Sabalenka began, asked the Olympic Champion of the Gold Medal for advice. While Gjokovic refused to discuss exactly what he talked about, he said he is “always available” when players seek knowledge – even if he is one of his high rivals.
“Of course, I’m very happy to always share with anyone, as I was doing with many other male tennis mainly,” Gjokovic said. “Yes, of course what we are talking about staying between us. I hope it can serve them as excellent, I think, even if it’s just an encouragement, even if it’s something they heard before, but listening to me probably sounds different. It affects them differently.
“Of course, I am honored to be in position where No. 1 in the world comes to me, approaches me and makes me some questions and advice and instructions. This is, of course, a very privileged position to be. Always try to be available.”
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Opening in mind and Top Champions’ work routines is a way that coach Darren Cahill has helped educate his players.
Before sinful training, Cahill led Simona Halep in the ranking of the world number 1 and often took Romanian Rafael Nadal’s Practice the session so that she could observe – and imitate – the king of Clay’s work ethics.
Sinner, who also studied the technique of ACE Master John Isner while he retolon his service, said he would continue to study and learn from Djokovic.
“Yes, so I always try to see from certain players what I can get and trying to see if it works well,” Sinner said. “Yes, he is definitely the main person I look for, trying to do some things like him.”
If the seeds are true to form, the sinner and Gjokovic can again divide the court in Wimbledon’s semifinal.
