New Year, New Atmosphere.
Every new season, there are always some players who change coaches. For example, Djokovic announced this week that he would break up with long-term coach Vajda, and Italy's Sina also ended with longtime coach Piatti, a new coach who is compatriot Vagnauzzi.
Sinner, 20, is often compared to Al karaz, 18, who are not only similar in age, but also seen as the next generation of tennis leaders, with the former now ranked 11th and the latter at 19th. Piati, who has just stepped down as coach, believes that Sina and Al karaz will form a fierce competitive relationship, but both sides will benefit from the competition, and the two will promote each other and motivate each other to work harder.
Such an analysis is reminiscent of a friendly relationship between Federer and Nadal.
But in terms of technical style and growth path, the new coach Wagnozi does not think so. "Sina doesn't have to be a replica of the Big Three, Medvedev, or anyone else, he has to be the best version of himself."
When we discuss a new generation of players, we often consciously or unconsciously apply the model of the previous generation of successful players, from technical actions to tactical applications, to emotional management and even off-field words and deeds, so that latecomers can learn and imitate, and think that this is the right path to success.
Admittedly, there are some common elements to success, such as hard training, dedication, perseverance, never giving up, etc., but it does not mean that all successful people must be exactly the same.
On Monday, Medvedev replaced Djokovic as the 27th world number one in history. In terms of playing style and technical characteristics, Medvedev is more like Djokovic in the big three among the younger generation of players. However, Medvedev is significantly different from Djokovic, whose movements appear to be more fluid and more in line with the aesthetic preferences of the public. Some people think that Djokovic's movements are correct and standard, while Medvedev's movements are awkward, even "strange".
Medvedev's movements look awkward, but they work, so he doesn't necessarily have to adjust to Djokovic. That's exactly the point of view of Sinar's new coach, Vagnazzi, that everyone is unique and that Sinar doesn't have to be a replica of anyone.
Wagnonuzy believes that Sina has its own unique strengths and has a lot to improve. For example, his serve, intercept and backhand cuts, as well as the tactical adjustments needed to beat top players.
Vagnauzzi said: "He should focus on improving the serve, improving the technique of spinning the ball and intercepting. In addition, he has to improve the backhand cutting, which will help him, although the technology is not used much. ”
'Also, tactically, Sina has a lot of improvements and I think it might be important to add plans B and C because when you're on the pitch against 'old foxes' like Djokovic or Nadal, you have to prepare one or two more sets of plans.
Since Sinar was 13 years old, former coach Piatti has been with him. With the help of the meritorious coach, Sinar has made great strides, winning the ATP Forces Nouveau Finals in 2019, soaring from 553rd to 78th at the start of the season, becoming the youngest top 80 player since Nadal, who turned 17 in 2003. After advancing to the Top 10, Sina also became the youngest player among them.
Sinar said: "I spent seven years with the previous team and it was seven wonderful years for me. But now I'm with Wagnozi and I like the way he plays with me and we'll try to add something new to the game. ”
Adding new things is exactly the original intention and purpose of many players changing coaches. A good mentor-apprentice relationship is mutually reinforcing, and they dig out valuable mineral deposits in each other like miners. Coaches need to dedicate their knowledge and experience to their players, and practice and test their coaching philosophy in players, while players try to draw nourishment from coaches and let themselves continue to grow.
Seven years of cooperation and companionship, Sina and Piatti formed a deep friendship. Sina completed his transformation under Piatti's tutelage and gained a foothold among the strong at-all players. At the same time, because of Sinar's excellent results, Piatti also made a name for himself in the coaching staff, becoming one of the most famous and excellent coaches on the tour.
However, everyone's knowledge and experience are always limited, and when both parties find it difficult to make progress, breaking up becomes a natural choice. This is not ungrateful, more like a rational choice after "fate is over".
When Sina revealed the news that he would break up with Piatti, it caused a lot of shock, and many people had difficulty understanding this decision. But in The view of Sina and Piatti, although there is reluctance, there is a difference, and the two sides are not as sad as people think.
As Sinar's new coach, Wagnozi is determined to do a good job in his new role. "If I hadn't been ready, I wouldn't be here and I wouldn't have accepted the role, our goal is to win games with top players and improve all aspects of the game. I said to Sinar, don't think too much about rankings now. ”
The past 2021 has been a year of shine for Sinar, who has won four Tour titles in Melbourne, Washington, Sofia and Antwerp. "I am delighted to start working with Vagnozi and as my coach he will lead my team to a new chapter."
Next Thursday, the Indian Wells Masters will kick off, the first major event since Sinar and Waganozzi have partnered, and we look forward to the new surprises that the pair will bring us. (Source: Tennis House Author: Yun Cirrus Yunshu)