Sinner Wins 2024 ATP Finals | Why He is So Hard to Beat

[@IntuitiveTennis]

Sinner Backhand Analysis 👉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2fGlGl6iLuGfMUsi=qrqosUyGvm3wseed

[@StefanoMauri-l4w]

But Zverev?? Where is Zverev???😂😂😂 😂😂

[@PaoloGallo69]

I'm following Jannik since he was a junior, here in Italy there was a lot of interest in that young boy trained by Riccardo Piatti, many experts predicted a brilliant carreer for him. In my opinion Sinner is like a deep learning machine, in the first years you saw him making some mistake due to something he didn't know and/or didn't metobolize yet, but after that he worked hard on that situations and he never more fault on same mistake in the same situation. It's like he analyzed that situation understanding his mistakes and finding the best solution, and the storing deep in his brain. It is significant how his serve evolved, initially moving from a pinpoint stance to a platform stance; when he and his team understood that this was not the right path, he returned to the pinpoint stance just after RG2023 and the results are clear to everyone

[@johnoneill7947]

This guy beats the other finalist in straight sets, having lost no sets during the week and finishing the year as the world number one, and having won two Grand Slams in the process. Sinner is simply the best player in the world right now.

[@tomasdelcampo2]

I mean that’s because he didn’t play Alcaraz or Djokovic or Zverev

[@kesinsky]

Alcaraz??????????​@@tomasdelcampo2

[@royo2283]

​@@tomasdelcampo2 Well they lost against players Sinner beat in straight sets

[@DougHardy541]

I don’t know if Zverev would have provided better competition than Fritz, but I do know that Sinner is clearly a significant margin above everyone else right now.

[@grow.minutes]

I think Zverev would play worse again Sinner. Taylor's actually not bad yesterday

[@1gecky123]

Sinner was serving at an insane level today. It wasn't even bad returning from Fritz, just Sinner painting lines all match.

[@joejon4561]

Nice analysis! Feels like Fritz couldn't have played any better. As you said Sinner's level on defense, his variety, and serve was what seemed to make the difference. Better hands, better on the run/corners, and I don't think I've ever seen Sinner hit that many aces.

[@tomasdelcampo2]

I mean Fritz didn’t play that well on some key points

[@joejon4561]

@tomasdelcampo2 though I agree, that would be like saying "if I hadn't gotten broken, I would have won"

[@BurnsTennis]

I' have been watching tennis prominently since around 1990. I have seen all the greats male and female, in tournaments in Britain and Europe since the mid 1990s. Sampras exploded on the scene in 1990 with raw talent, eventually polished it. Federer exploded on the scene with raw talent, eventually polished it. Nadal exploded on the scene with physicality, and maintained it despite injuries Djokovic exploded on the scene with consistency. Like Hewitt, but able to maintain as he is a much taller man with more physical gifts than Hewitt. However, Sinner is the ONLY player I have seen who came on the scene, people were not sure about whether he had it or not. Seemed to have a lot of limitations, example no transition game, suspect serve. Not sure about temperament. Therefore, I have never seen such a HUGE transformation in a player over an eighteen month period. He now has one of the best serves. He is mimicking Sampras by serving aces on set points and match points! His volleying has improved dramatically. He is hitting running forehands as if he's been watching Sampras videos His defence is stunning. Hence his returning has gone up a level. I have never seen such an improvement in a tennis player to go from Top 20 level to Number 1 and almost unbeatable.

[@SC_Jolly]

Sampras was my favorite of that era. Nice analysis.

[@Kumagood]

This credit to his coach team made Jannik so strong like prime Novak

[@BurnsTennis]

@@Kumagood Agreed, absolutely no question Darren Cahill and his team made the difference, giving Sinner belief, it was a process, still is. Just imagine if Tsitsipas had the guts to hire a coach like Magnus Norman when he was 21 instead of sticking with his parents and going backwards.

[@lilise3965]

In Italy tennis people have always expected great things of him since he was a teenager.

[@waileonglum2738]

Can't agree with you...people also literally said the same things about Djokovic (potential to be great but never going to be better than Fedal). I started watching Sinner in 2021 & more consistently in 2022 & started telling my tennis buddy that I believe he'll be the best of his era starting last year.

[@isabellasmith8377]

Hi Nik! Great analysis. Happy with improvements on taylor’s game too I also think that Jannik is highly intelligent/ analytical. He knows which part of his game needs help and what shots have high percentage of success. Carlos is very talented and highly instinctive. Naturally has so many shots in his armory. But He needs coaching coz he doesnt analyze much during the game ( similar to Osaka). The thing is, this can be distracting during a match and may cause confusion, hence his frustration. Coach tells him what to do but that isnt his instinct, leading to more errors. It will be betetr as he matures and relues less on his coaching staff.. I think Jannik is more independent and is used to relying on his analysis when choosing shots, hence his consistency

[@IntuitiveTennis]

Thank you. I feel like Carlos is over coached and too dependent on his team. He still lives at the academy (I’ve been told). As good as Carlos is there is so much room for improvement. In my opinion he needs to be a more independent thinker, trust his gut and become the boss on the court. I don’t get the sense that Jannik depends on his team as much as Carlos does.

[@elchanclascocina]

He does not only have all the shots you mentioned, not only has the movement, which it is amazing how he moves, punishes you back and is perfectly standing for the next point, he ALSO has his current staff, for which I don't think enough is talked. He was with Piatti, so there he had great fundamentals, he then moves on with Simone Vagnozzi, after a while he hires one of the greatest coaches of all time, Darren Cahill. To top it off, he didn't only replace his physio and physical trainer after the summer events, he replaced them with Djokovic's former team Ulises and Marco Panichi respectively. Those guys are seasoned!! Imagine all the day to day knowledge they can transmit to him, and btw, has anyone heard anything about Sinner's injuries after those 2 took over? I don't think it is by chance, they know their craft. Sinner wants it all and backs that up everyway.

[@Kumagood]

Sinner so calm and without emotion also help him play better

[@isabellasmith8377]

He has emotions. Just keeps them inside. Hard to read by opponent and therefore can not be used against him. Smart!

[@quyhdddd]

calm doesn't mean no emotion. It means that he control his emotion well

[@antoinettekankindi6807]

He has emotions, but he also has this tremendous capacity to control them

[@eagerlyg.1982]

Your comments and explanations are so clear and deep! Best content of the tube nick! 💪

[@IntuitiveTennis]

Thank you 🙏

[@mt817]

It appears that Carlos Alcaraz's drop shot has become less effective, as his opponents are increasingly able to anticipate it. This shift can be attributed to his body language, he is now executing the shot with insufficient wrist movement, resulting in a lack of audible cues, such as his customary grunts. In contrast, Jannik Sinner successfully catches his opponents off guard, despite the fact that his drop shot is not as technically refined as that of Alcaraz.

[@patrikmarflak6559]

Alcaraz’s dropshots only work when the rest of his game works. He had a few tough weeks, but I expect him to come back stronger next year. Hopefully he will finish the season on a high at the Davis Cup, but it’s quite a lot of pressure, being the team number one, playing at home and wanting to make it the best possible goodbye event for Rafa. If he can win it, it could help him a lot. Sinner winning Davis Cup year proved to be the checkpoint for his next level.

[@wildlive1296]

Great analysis! Insane serving from Sinner! Carlos needs to take a page from his book in order to keep up.

[@antoinettekankindi6807]

Great explanation once again. Thank you 🎉

[@IntuitiveTennis]

Thank you

[@zetristan4525]

10 minutes long, Nik should've covered a lot more tho, instead of repetition. It's clear Sinner has been learning all of Djokovic's strengths, he keeps balanced physically and mentally, and he's lankier for slinging it in with extra effect. I hope he overcomes his variable health, like Djokovic did. Carlos and Jannik can be the more talented versions of Roger and Novak, hard as that once seemed to be to believe.

[@Megamonkeyboy09]

He’s intelligent, calm and focused, fast, durable, strong on both sides, impeccable serve, and he’s a little clutch as well. Literally the only way to beat sinner atm is to be a future HOF player. If he conquers clay, we could possibly see a calendar slam.

[@JAM-fm8lt]

Unfortunately BADA will stop him next year. He will be MIA next year.

[@skabbaraju1]

Sinner had a great year 2024. Almost legendary. It's not easy to continue matching this level every year. My intuition tells me that he ain't winning 2 slams in 2025 and 3 masters titles. Alcaraz however will have more masters titles in 2025 for sure. GS? I can't say.

[@johnnytran2095]

Tough to call either way, but it's hard to see anybody challenging the both of them next year. No predictions but it'd be hard to say they both don't grab at least 1 slam each.

[@SC_Jolly]

@@JAM-fm8lt WADA appealed, but CAS is making the final decision. After that, both parties have 30 days to file an appeal to the Swiss Federal Tribunal.

[@JAM-fm8lt]

@SC_Jolly Yes. If the decision goes against Sinner than he can't play until he cleared from Cas. Regardless Sinner will miss 6 to 12 months minimum next year.

[@rodgerwang7017]

Sinner is faster not only in terms of ball speed, but also pace. He strikes early so that he can compress the time between hits. The opponent is gonna feel constant high pressure and breaks eventually. Djokovic does not have this fast pace, so to be honest, I do not think Djokovic has any chance to win against Sinner in the future.

[@concettadalimonte8476]

Verissimo 🎉😂😊😊😊

[@milanvincic9668]

Good one Nick! I finally got one prediction right after months of bad ones. Sinner beat prime Novak in DC last year so that was the click. Sinner will be the favorite to win all GS titles other than Roland Garros in 2025.😮

[@massimogermano8466]

he lost Roland Garros in 2024 at semifinal against alcaraz at the fifth set after being ahead 1-0 2-1 and he was not in his best shape, he had to withdrow barcellona and miss Rome because the pain in the hip...now he is even stronger, in my opinion he is the favorite in every tournament he will do (it doesn't mean of course that he will win every tournament)

[@ifeanyiikpegbu6465]

​@@massimogermano8466No, he's not going to be the favorite for Roland Garros

[@milanvincic9668]

@@massimogermano8466 I would still put Alcaraz and Nole ahead of Sinner for RG. As for my man Novak, he is still in the mix to win any GS he enters. I kinda feel that the slower the surface, the better the odds for Nole. But you never know. One bad day in the tournament, a small injury and all bets are off. I see 2025 as even more interesting in terms of GS contenders than 2024. Alcaraz and Sinner on top, Nole fresh and rejuvenated mentally and physically, Zverv on the rise ...

[@IntuitiveTennis]

Thank you Milan. I think Sinner can dominate clay and grass season as well. Let’s see what happens

[@ifeanyiikpegbu6465]

@@milanvincic9668 Novak is done winning slams. He won't even get to a slam final next year

[@saljr324]

Nik, raise yourself slightly or lower the mic slightly and your frame is golden :)

[@IntuitiveTennis]

💯🔥

[@wastedninjadude]

Also your mic is side address (its meant to be spoken into the portion of the mic that is facing the camera in this video).

[@rinaaracic8039]

@@wastedninjadude

[@silentrhymes7490]

Also noticed Sinner serving a lot outwide especially on tight moments where the best decision is the high percentage shot

[@IntuitiveTennis]

💯

[@aussietramp]

my fav tennis channel

[@IntuitiveTennis]

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[@grow.minutes]

Every tennis players know how hard it is to stay consistent all the time like Sinner. He's the best for now. Period

[@davidobber6788]

The first serve percentage Sinner had in the final is higher than his average and with great quality . To me he has not the best serve, but he has the best second serve I've seen this year in ATP

[@kneeslider9342]

Sinner is extremely good in defense, and many people don't even realize that. He is also able to return hard baseline shots in a defensive position because he moves so well. To get Sinner into a really passive position, his opponents have to risk so much (speed and accuracy) that he forces them to make more mistakes. When you play against Sinner, you are constantly under enormous pressure. Most opponents then struggle at some point and simply make more mistakes. You can only beat a Sinner "at the moment" if he's having a bad day. But we'll see how long he can maintain this level. I just can't imagine that you can play at such a high level over a longer period of time.

[@joannemoore3976]

Great analysis 👍

[@IntuitiveTennis]

Thank you

[@patrikmarflak6559]

What is your take on the ever present hypothetical comparing Sinner (and Alcaraz) against the Big 3 at their peak? I have read so many times peak Djokovic (2011 and 2015) would destroy these guys because he was beating prime Nadal and Federer. But I don’t really buy it. In my opinion this version of Sinner would be a big trouble for even peak Federer, imagine him hitting those bombs from both wings to Fed’s backhand. That would be a nightmare for Roger. He would also beat young Nadal anywhere outside clay. And Djokovic - I know this is unpopular opinion among his fans, but I don’t even think he was so much better in those peak years than in 2023, which was his best version gamewise (technically, tactically and mentally), while physically the drop in speed and agility in his 30’s was not as big as with other players. I think if Sinner 2024 was around in 2011 and 2015, Djokovic would not dominate the way he did. As for this year’s ATP finals - it was a flawless performance and he fully deserved to win the title, but I was hoping for blockbuster matches between Sinner and Alcaraz or Sinner and Zverev. Hopefully they will happen at slams next year, because this was a bit boring and predictable. With all respect to Fritz, he is not in the same league as Sinner.

[@IntuitiveTennis]

Too early to compare in my opinion I talk about it here kzbin.info/www/bejne/gp6Vc4WIbJiahcksi=DwAbNMbKYgxhjHPu

[@patrikmarflak6559]

@ Definitely agree in Alcaraz’s case, I believe we still haven’t seen his best overal level yet. But I think with Sinner it’s not too early anymore, he is peaking now. It’s amazing he is always looking for things to improve, even after this tournament he was talking about it. I love that approach, but can’t really imagine him playing much better than this week. Maybe because he hasn’t faced another top 3 opponent, the guys he played didn’t manage to put him under pressure.

[@topspin1715]

Nic, in prior video you had mentioned how both Sinner and Zverev have increased their serve speed by completing the loading phase while the racket lags markedly behind and then has to play catchup, thus more racket head speed occurs. What is Sinner doing on the forehand from a technique standpoint that generates so much power?

[@IntuitiveTennis]

Fast strokes naturally but also very whippy I discuss in great detail here (his fh transformed quite a bit) kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2KTnniolJ18jMksi=E0VnKAUlgebtfrfl

[@thomaseber2206]

Der Speed beim Rublev vs. Zverev war aber von einer anderen Welt! Ich habe alle Spiele live vor Ort verfolgt!

[@ifeanyiikpegbu6465]

Man, this may be the highest level I've seen a player get to. Its just like there's nothing anyone can do to stop him. The only other time a player got to this level was Federer in 2006, but this Sinner may probably be higher

[@patrikmarflak6559]

I think so. Federer would suffer if Sinner played more to his backhand and wouldn’t let him dictate in most of the points.

[@matmax6834]

No, Djokovic 2015-16 lo ricordate? Nadal su terra rossa 2008?

[@gabrielesantucci6189]

Let's be honest...Fritz would have won these masters and with merit, if he had faced other players, but with the current Sinner there is nothing anyone can do!

[@MrBjorn6]

Novak Djokovic changed after Davis cup finals in 2010

[@Oceanborn07_05]

Sinner has physique (starting from narrow shoulders) which enables him to do shots in a way other players cant. It was just a matter of time for him to reach this level, and possibly can go even beyond this.

[@ColKav]

Broad shoulders you mean?

[@Oceanborn07_05]

@ColKav no, narrow. Look at him, he almost has no shoulders 😂 But it enables him to whip the ball much easier

[@brooklineg7727]

we've already seen Sinner break an opponent's racquet. I would not be surprised if an opponent's arm gets blown out of the torso, like in the Mortal Kombat video game

[@IntuitiveTennis]

☠️

[@gomriria2197]

his cryptonite is alcaraz😄 , seriously we need to talk about racket technologies, when you watch sinner matches often the ball is not hit in the sweat spot and you can hear it but the ball still lands in the court

[@Account-ez9px]

He ate all those carrots it's improved his vision

[@IntuitiveTennis]

🥕🙌

[@The4.0Guy]

Nick it would be cool if you could get your hands on the real Sinner racquet and do a video on it, and generally maybe a video where you go more in depth about how racquet specs influence technique. Sinner's technique works well with his racquet and vice versa. I really like his game because it looks like he is playing within his game while his opponents have to redline to try and beat him. Kind of like it looked like Nadal could play matches, he was playing at maybe 80%, 85% and his opponents had to play at 110% the whole match to beat him.

[@IntuitiveTennis]

What’s the real Sinner racquet?

[@The4.0Guy]

@@IntuitiveTennis apparently it is -> the Head prostock, TGT301.4 modified to 325g, 33.3cm balance with a 340 swingweight, strung with Hawk Touch at 28kg. They are floating around and some tennis influencers have hit with them, if you reach out in your network I bet somebody could set you up with one. @TennCom did an excellent video describing it and was able to make a reasonable facsimile with another Head model -> kzbin.info/www/bejne/e33Tk5SIorh6bpY

[@goodee4451]

you have to take chances to have a chance to beat Sinner.Fritz tries to go toe toe with him and that wont work over the long term

[@mt817]

Yanik truly stole the spotlight, making everyone else's performances appear almost amateur in comparison, even though they all played remarkably well.

[@billiey36]

My feelings exactly. His opponents often play some of their very best tennis against him and end up with nothing to show for it.

[@mansamnnnnikaido]

Nik, anyone you think will challenge Sinner in this form in 2025?

[@IntuitiveTennis]

Zverev, Medvedev and Djokovic will try but it will be tough. Main rival is Alcaraz who can beat Sinner in big matches. Let’s see if there is a dip in form from Sinner. Could happen, but he could also keep rolling

[@haha-kw5sf]

@@IntuitiveTennis I confirm that Alcaraz can beat sinner, but Alcaraz's problem is to reach final to meet him. cause he can lose to anyone at any tournament. sinner is stable as hell his lowest is 1/4 at Wimbledon

[@Kumagood]

Sinner is a very good hard court player but you know atp tours not only on hard court so other playets still has chance beat him on clay and grass, and Sinner may injury not to play some events like paris masters two weeks ago

[@vindukur100]

Yrust me , he will become the best grass cpirt player. his game is totally suited for grass. he was up 2 sets against Djokovic in 2022 when he did not even have the serve

[@miaoFoodNow]

Fritz took Sinner to the Bank in a number of long rallies & did Very much force him to miss. I actually watched the entire match & what I saw in the final was a close match & Taylor Fritz was not far from winning either of the two sets. The mistakes he did make were things that he can easily correct.

[@djsleekmanali6489]

He will have to do it all over again in 2025..........if defended all his titles again and remains No1 then he will be unstoppable in years to come!!

[@jadawin1137]

We need Alcaraz to get his act together, and Djokovic get back to form for one more year, or next season is gonna be boring. I hate when one guy wins everything, even if I like that guy.

[@miaoFoodNow]

Nice informative video. For me personally I think Ben Shelton, But Certainly Arthur Fils & Hamad Medjedovic strike the ball harder than Jannik Sinner.

[@_akos_32]

Hats off for Sinner for such a dominant performance but this was probably also the weakest competition ever one had to face to win the Masters final. A shadow of himself Medvedev, Ruud and Fritz twice.

[@sanjay-ul8lch]

Djokovic when he won in 2022 had much weaker competition no zverev, alcaraz and sinner even worser medvedev

[@nikhilgupta4041]

At this point only alcaraz has the skill set to take on sinner but only if he could find some consistency and not lose to random players

[@david-jb5jh]

Djokovic can beat him too

[@dennyli9339]

Fritz will have a hard time to beat Sinner

[@annalax375]

He has also different socks

[@DrPravZ]

If Sinner was from a third world country he would be sitting at home for next two years. Not that Sinner should get a ban, but thats the sad reality which is unfair!

[@massimogermano8466]

it is just the "reality" that it is in your mind, try to heal it

[@superiorkaos]

i feel only Djokovic & alcaraz could beat sinner currently. Maybe also Medvedev on grass and Zeverev when he's locked in

[@isabellasmith8377]

I dont even see the balls! So fast

[@bradleybrazington385]

The guy is on something. No human can be that good

[@matmax6834]

Ci sono stati anche esseri umani più bravi nelle passate stagioni.

[@theepistemiccafe]

he says "the following are not going to show up in the stats" then he says "First serve percent" um...its very much in the stats. I turned it off at that point.

[@IntuitiveTennis]

Serve direction and clutch serving are not in stats other than BP saved. I never said serve %

[@AlittleOfEverything409]

i heard sinner may get banned for a year???? Is this true?

[@vale.r1o]

It could be true if CAS told you so

[@JaylaGoggins]

The ATP is a snooze fest. I despise Taylor Fritz with a passion. No mentality. All of the tools. But will never get over the hump against these high end players. I pray Alcaraz stay healthy and starts a family like Fed and Novak did so he can full indulge in tennis and dominate. I refuse to watch Sinner mollywhop everybody.

[@beniwal.mayank]

Analyst like him needs to slow down sinner won one atp finals and he started calling him hardest ball striker ever , the Disrespect of previous greats is unbelievable.

[@billiey36]

It wasn't only the atp final, you know.

[@SoulK37]

Yeah it's not like he also won 2 gs this year as well as 3 1000s along with 2 500s for a total of 70 wins overall..

[@aubreytraverse.]

🥕 too strong

[@truthandjusticeareonlyword63]

2025 will be very different year, there are many potential challengers in field plus Djokovic will for sure have a big year and top of that maintaining a high after one extraordinary year is very difficult!! By the way there have much hard hitters and accurate servers like sampras, safin etc.. so it seems little over hyped for one great year!!

[@flixtorres]

Really hope you're right about Novak

[@yelloweskimoeyes]

Man you are bad at predictions! I picked Zverev too LOL

[@IntuitiveTennis]

Put some respect on my Djokovic Olympic prediction 😂🔥

[@yelloweskimoeyes]

@@IntuitiveTennis Hey I picked that one right too! Only ones this year! lol

[@theepistemiccafe]

pretty generic and obvious comments, hoping for deeper in-depth insight.

[@dboystipsandtricks408]

I wonder what his secret is.

[@matmax6834]

1 - work. 2 - hard work. 3 - repeat.

[@7zforce]

Common Sense: Colestabol

[@alexg7836]

Also, Clostebol

[@Ligmaments]

Clostebol doesn't make you serve better or hit with more accuracy. Also, he gets tested before every tournament like everybody else, but you conveniently forget about this.

[@7zforce]

@@Ligmaments Umm...yes it does

[@Khrann]

@@7zforce Umm… no it doesn’t. If you are a bad player, doping will only give you more strength and resilience, but you won’t hit better if you are not able to hit well as baseline. That’s why doping is particularly effective in sports where the resistance to fatigue is a key feature (cycling, athletics, swimming). In sports where skill is also required, it’s less effective.

[@Passionformushrooms]

​@@Khranni agree. Intelligent comment 😊

[@Passionformushrooms]

​@@7zforceso, i can take a billion of a gram of steroids and then win atp finals after 8 months? Really? 😅

[@davideangeleri5664]

It has been enough to kick off old coach Piatti and give the time to Vagnozzi and Cahill to work and change the technic of all his game. There is no more chance for anybody because Sinner is improving more and more thanks to him and his coaches. Piatti is very very bad like Mouratoglu, they cannot improve players, they only train players.

[@kaikiefer8303]

Hey Nik, cheers from Frankfurt area. Like your work. I am not an expert, but I noticed that both breaks to Fritz serve happened just a game or 2 before new balls were handed out. I wonder if that provides a returner of the level like sinner and advantage. I read that Zverev was also talking about the ball quality and how they loose speed faster over a few games and prior the pandemic. Maybe a factor in hard court tennis at that level.

[@IntuitiveTennis]

It’s interesting that Sinner does not complain about ball quality. Imagine if they played with fast balls 😂. Yes last game before they get new balls are important details

[@thomaseber2206]

Der Speed beim Rublev vs. Zverev war aber von einer anderen Welt! Ich habe alle Spiele live vor Ort verfolgt!