Jannik Sinner working to improve a shot Novak Djokovic has already mastered, according to his coach

Photo by Mateo Villalba/Getty Images Jannik Sinner is always looking for ways to take his game up a notch. The Italian is enjoying an outstanding run of form, having strung together 14 straight wins. That streak has helped him cut into Carlos Alcaraz’s lead at the top of the rankings, with Sinner eyeing a return to world number one during the clay-court swing.

Sinner has always been seen as an attacking player, and his ability to move forward has taken him even further in recent years. It has brought him Grand Slam success and a handful of Masters titles. But he still feels there’s more to add, and Vagnozzi wants him to work on one specific skill that Djokovic excels at – hitting backhands down the line.

Sinner does have a solid two-handed backhand already, but it’s not quite on Djokovic’s level. This might be why he often chooses cross-court shots over going down the line. With Novak set to skip this year’s Madrid Open due to scheduling changes and Sinner in such strong form, there could be another shift in points heading into Roland-Garros this summer.

Photo by Jason Heidrich/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Simone Vagnozzi says Sinner is focused on developing his drop shot There have often been comparisons between the styles of Sinner and Djokovic, and it seems Vagnozzi wouldn’t mind seeing even more similarities between them. Speaking to Sky Sports Italy, Vagnozzi pointed out that Sinner is putting in extra work on his drop shot and learning how to use it more effectively. He praised Djokovic’s skill with the shot and also drew parallels with how Nadal and Federer used it in their own games.