Winner Sinner
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We have a new cyclist in town;
Forgive Me, Father, For I Am a Full Fledged Sinner!
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Winner Sinner
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Jannik Sinner devotes himself to cycling during his break from tennis
During his three-month absence from the tennis circuit, Jannik Sinner is alternating clay court training with leisure activities to recharge his physical and mental energy.
The Italian and world champion, after spending a few days skiing – one of his lifelong passions – has decided to try a new sport: cycling. Sinner joined a group of friends for some bike rides and, according to reports, seems to be enthusiastic about this new activity.
This combination of clay court specific training and leisure activities is the strategy chosen by Sinner's team to optimize his recovery during this time away from official competitions.
Despite his absence from tournaments, the South Tyrolean tennis player is certainly not sitting on his hands. Training on clay courts continues at a fast pace, in view of his return to the court scheduled in 40 days.
The choice to alternate tennis training with different activities such as skiing and now cycling seems to be part of a very specific plan to maintain general physical fitness without overloading the joints with tennis alone.
These alternative activities not only contribute to Sinner’s physical well-being, but also represent an important mental outlet, allowing him to take his mind off the pressure of professional tennis and return to the court with renewed energy and motivation.
Cycling, in particular, is a sport that many tennis players choose as a complement, thanks to the benefits it offers in terms of cardiovascular resistance without the traumatic impact typical of running.
@dking68
During his three-month absence from the tennis circuit, Jannik Sinner is alternating clay court training with leisure activities to recharge his physical and mental energy.
The Italian and world champion, after spending a few days skiing – one of his lifelong passions – has decided to try a new sport: cycling. Sinner joined a group of friends for some bike rides and, according to reports, seems to be enthusiastic about this new activity.
This combination of clay court specific training and leisure activities is the strategy chosen by Sinner's team to optimize his recovery during this time away from official competitions.
Despite his absence from tournaments, the South Tyrolean tennis player is certainly not sitting on his hands. Training on clay courts continues at a fast pace, in view of his return to the court scheduled in 40 days.
The choice to alternate tennis training with different activities such as skiing and now cycling seems to be part of a very specific plan to maintain general physical fitness without overloading the joints with tennis alone.
These alternative activities not only contribute to Sinner’s physical well-being, but also represent an important mental outlet, allowing him to take his mind off the pressure of professional tennis and return to the court with renewed energy and motivation.
Cycling, in particular, is a sport that many tennis players choose as a complement, thanks to the benefits it offers in terms of cardiovascular resistance without the traumatic impact typical of running.
@dking68
Better_Call_Raul
Legend
Sinner is dearly missed.
Winner Sinner
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Better_Call_Raul
Legend
The young Sinner is listed as 6 foot 3.
And we are supposed to believe Alcaraz is 6 feet 0 tall.
And we are supposed to believe Alcaraz is 6 feet 0 tall.
movdqa
Talk Tennis Guru
The young Sinner is listed as 6 foot 3.
And we are supposed to believe Alcaraz is 6 feet 0 tall.
Crap. I haven't watched the final yet.
Better_Call_Raul
Legend
It's an old pic showing how Sinner towers over Alcaraz.
Rome Final is several hours away.
movdqa
Talk Tennis Guru
Ok, good to know.
Better_Call_Raul
Legend
Up 5-3, 40-0, and holding triple championship point on the opponent’s serve. The odds must be a 100 to 1 in your favour. One point away.
Such a shocking heartbreaking loss for the young Sinner, who had not dropped a set the entire tournament who then proceeds to lose three straight sets.
Whether or not it was a choke is debatable (one must give some credit to Alcaraz for saving three championship points).
But even after failing to convert three match points, Sinner still has the opportunity to serve it out at 5-4.
We hate to be critical of the young Sinner given the ATG opponent but this has to be the biggest collapse in ATP finals history.
When has a top player ever failed to close it out from such a dominant position?
Such a shocking heartbreaking loss for the young Sinner, who had not dropped a set the entire tournament who then proceeds to lose three straight sets.
Whether or not it was a choke is debatable (one must give some credit to Alcaraz for saving three championship points).
But even after failing to convert three match points, Sinner still has the opportunity to serve it out at 5-4.
We hate to be critical of the young Sinner given the ATG opponent but this has to be the biggest collapse in ATP finals history.
When has a top player ever failed to close it out from such a dominant position?
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mehdimike
Hall of Fame
Hope he wins Wimb and redeem himself AND us his fansUp 5-3, 40-0, and holding triple championship point on the opponent’s serve. The odds must be a 100 to 1 in your favour. One point away.
Such a shocking heartbreaking loss for the young Sinner, who had not dropped a set the entire tournament who then proceeds to lose three straight sets.
Whether or not it was a choke is debatable (one must give some credit to Alcaraz for saving three championship points).
But even after failing to convert three match points, Sinner still has the opportunity to serve it out at 5-4.
We hate to be critical of the young Sinner given the ATG opponent but this has to be the biggest collapse in ATP finals history.
When has a top player ever failed to close it out from such a dominant position?
Rovesciarete
Hall of Fame
Jannik played a bit of tennis against his father in Innichen/San Candido and some local skiing instructors saw him. Seems like the Puster-Drau valley has lots of tall lads.
Trying to speak German as standard as possible:
Trying to speak German as standard as possible:
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Rovesciarete
Hall of Fame
Changed his physio and athletic coach, quite surprising to be honest after the strong showing at RG and his hardcourt dominance. Seems quite risky before Wimbledon, would have expected a different date at worst.
Move
Legend
Rovesciarete
Hall of Fame
Speculation I presume, but an intelligent one. Knowing a bit about the area you can make errors in good faith, but loyalty cuts deep both ways...
Move
Legend
Maybe it makes sense because Jannik is very cautious with his private life and details about his profession
Rovesciarete
Hall of Fame
Frankly the Italian media has been craving for every little detail about his life. He has become sadly understandable much more guarded and sensitive, keep in mind that his previous team broke his trust at the most fundamental level.
Maybe he would do well to get a non-Italian team to create some professional distance and make it harder for the Italian media.
Thinking about the timing it is important to remember that Jannik was at home for roughly a week with family and friends. Cahill was also present at times IRRC. Time and space to think and discuss.
Still all personal speculation, nothing more, nothing less...
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Move
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Someone mentioned Federer's fitness coach being a good fit for Jannik, given his physique and playstyle. IMO that would be a very good choice, also personality wise. Paganini always appeared very modest and grounded to me.
Rovesciarete
Hall of Fame
Likely, but time passes. When Jannik is asked about player x he becomes much more talkative and offers often surprising insight, but if the questions become about him he shuts them usually down quickly.
Maybe he needs a switch to a more Central/Northern European duo. Keep in mind that Vagnozzi has lived a couple of years in his home region as a boy/man, thus understanding the mentality/culture more.
Move
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As well as Alex Vittur, imo he has a big influence what is decided in the Sinner camp
Rovesciarete
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Vittur is from his valley and Vagnozzi was taken in by Seppi's family when he was a boy playing there. So far he sticks with the 'local' guys. In fact Alex has become even more important, eliminating the middleman and has taken with Tagger another promising youngster under his wings.
He says he decided after Halle. Obviously we won't know the details but it is highly unlikely that the issue wasn't discussed internally before, at least after RG.
Larry Duff
G.O.A.T.
In the UK people like to use rhyming slang so I propose that we start calling him Curry Dinner.
mehdimike
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Like mate and china plate?! Cockney accent?
A little over six years ago, this long-forgotten poster - an old acquaintance of mine - made his debut on TTW to celebrate the Sinnerman's very first time on the green stuff... boy, we've come a long way!
Rovesciarete
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A little over six years ago, this long-forgotten poster - an old acquaintance of mine - made his debut on TTW to celebrate the Sinnerman's very first time on the green stuff... boy, we've come a long way!
So let us play a classic in celebration
P.S: My second-youngest nephew has now also picked up a racket after I explained him the rules during a match.
octobrina10
Bionic Poster
octobrina10
Bionic Poster
antony
Hall of Fame
He's gonna do great in Challies
octobrina10
Bionic Poster
In Rome on Saturday, May 9:
octobrina10
Bionic Poster
Jannik Sinner is destroying everyone right now and is making it look ridiculously easy! His game is often described as robotic, and usually mentioned in a negative light. But if you ask me, there's something beautiful about it. The timing off both his forehand and backhand wing is unreal, and the sound that comes off his racquet is honestly terrifying!
I like to call it “PlayStation Tennis” simply because watching Sinner in full flow genuinely feels like watching a video game
To celebrate that, I compiled a collection of such points shown in the video below
I like to call it “PlayStation Tennis” simply because watching Sinner in full flow genuinely feels like watching a video game
To celebrate that, I compiled a collection of such points shown in the video below
Bubcay
Legend
Does anyone know what happened to @stringertom who started this thread?
octobrina10
Bionic Poster
He/she "moved on from the sandbox known as TTW":
There are so many freezing cold takes burried in various threads on this board. 
SystemicAnomaly
Bionic Poster
@octobrina10
According to a reply to a post I made in another thread, @Sentinel informed me that he had been in touch with Tom on a daily basis and he believed that he passed away toward the end of the US Open in 2025
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Bubcay
Legend
Thank you for the info. I am genuinely sorry to hear that. He was extra knowledgeable and although sometimes a bit grumpy, still made an amazing contribution to this board. May he rest in peace...
SystemicAnomaly
Bionic Poster
Agreed. Stringy Tom might have been bipolar or had some other issue going on. Don’t know if it was the case with him but I’ve known other ppl who have gone on & off meds and displayed similar types of mood swings.
We did have one major clash that caught me quite by surprise. A bit of nastiness ensued and he had me on Ignore for quite a while. When that happened, I received DMs from several other posters who indicated that they had similar experiences with ST. That surprised me as well. His last public post on TT (in 2023) was on a very feisty low note directed at one of the ppl who had informed me that they had experienced a clash with Tom before.
For the most part, however, we had a very positive relationship for some 12 years on TT. A lot of quality experiences— witty banter & a healthy exchange of ideas. Even tho I’ve been on TT for 2 decades, I’ve not spent much time in GPPD. But I’ve engaged with ST, in a very positive manner, quite a bit in Odds & Ends and other forums on TT. As you indicated, he was a great source of knowledge and provided some amazing insights on a number of topics.
His presence is missed. May he RIP.
Rovesciarete
Hall of Fame
Always amusing to go back when researching. Sinner has actually been the player among the Great Five who has improved most since turning pro. Working hard is indeed a talent Mr. Sinner, and not the only one.
Rovesciarete
Hall of Fame
That is very sad news, had some nice exchanges with him. Indeed very knowledgeable and witty, he will be missed very much. Rest lightly in peace....
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