Jannik Sinner is prepared to tear up his playbook – and lose matches – in a bid to grow to be much less predictable after shedding the US Open closing and world primary spot to Carlos Alcaraz.
Alcaraz was far too good for Sinner, winning 6-2 3-6 6-3 6-4 on Arthur Ashe Stadium, to safe his seventh win in his final eight matches towards the Italian.
It was the third grand slam closing of the season between the pair with Alcaraz rising victorious in Paris and New York and Sinner claiming the crown at Wimbledon.
I did the identical issues – Sinner
Alcaraz’s sport has developed over the season and Sinner believes he now has to make adjustments if he needs to remain aggressive.
He mentioned: “I used to be very predictable at present on court docket. He did many issues, he modified up the sport. That’s additionally his type of how he performs. Now it’s going to be on me if I need to make adjustments or not.
“That’s undoubtedly [what] we’re going to work on. I’m attempting to be extra ready for the following match that I’ll play towards him.
“It additionally is determined by the way you arrive to play towards Carlos. One factor is when the scoreline [or] matches earlier than are snug however you at all times do the identical issues, like I did, for instance, throughout this event, I didn’t make one serve-volley, didn’t use loads of drop pictures, and then you definitely arrive to a degree the place you play towards Carlos the place you need to exit of the consolation zone.
“So I’m going to goal to perhaps even lose some matches any further, however attempting to do some adjustments, attempting to be a bit extra unpredictable as a participant, as a result of I feel that’s what I’ve to do, attempting to grow to be a greater tennis participant. On the finish of the day, that’s my principal aim.”
Disappointing finish to fantastic season in majors
It wasn’t the end result he needed however Sinner’s document throughout the majors this season provides him purpose to be proud.
“Total, the season result-wise, wonderful,” Sinner added. “4 grand slam finals of the yr. Two grand slams gained, two instances misplaced within the closing, it’s unimaginable outcomes, no? [I’m] very completely satisfied, and now we attempt to end the yr as sturdy as we are able to.”
The defeat noticed Alcaraz supplant Sinner on the high of the rankings however he’s wanting ahead to being the hunter fairly than the hunted.
“Typically including simply one thing, and I feel that’s going to be or that’s going to make a distinction from my private standpoint that I can say that I’m going to grow to be a greater tennis participant,” mentioned Sinner.
“I’m going to vary a few issues on the serve, simply small issues, however they will make large variations. Then we see the way it goes. I’m wanting ahead to taking part in these matches once more. One thing new is now I’m not No. 1 anymore, so it additionally adjustments a bit bit that you just chase.”
