Jannik Sinner has done plenty to impress this season. He defended his Australian Open crown, then lifted his very first Wimbledon title. The Italian has every reason to hold his head high. But it hasn’t all been smooth sailing. His rival, Carlos Alcaraz, has been right there in almost every final. And at the US Open, Alcaraz struck again. He took down Sinner not just for the title but also grabbed the No. 1 crown. In the end, all Jannik could say was, “I was very predictable today on court.” The admission surprised many, but a few insiders seemed to know exactly why.

Iga Swiatek ’s coach, Wim Fisette, is one of those analysts speaking up about Sinner’s US Open setback. He explained why it’s crucial for a top player to keep opponents guessing . “As a tennis player, you can’t become

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