TopSpin Desk·2 July 2026· 6 min read
Once his weakest surface, the lawns of SW19 have become the stage for Sinner’s most complete tennis. We break down the tactical shift.
For years the book on Jannik Sinner was simple: crowd him early, get him onto the low bounce of grass, and watch the errors flow. That book is now out of date.
The change starts with his return position. Where he once retreated, he now steps in, taking time away from the server and shortening the points that used to trouble him.
Add a slice that finally stays low and a serve that has climbed above 210 km/h on first delivery, and the grass has quietly become the surface where Sinner looks most untouchable.