Andy Roddick Analyzes Jannik Sinner's Serving Improvement

Jannik Sinner, after winning the 'Sunshine Double' by conquering Indian Wells and the Miami Open, has been the subject of analysis by Andy Roddick. Roddick, a former world number one, has expressed his surprise at the clear improvement in Sinner's serve, mentioning a notable progress since last year's US Open. This analysis is based on an increase in the first serve percentage and points won with the first serve, which suggests a significant change in Sinner's strategy and execution.

Roddick, in his program 'Served with Andy Roddick', highlighted that, statistically, Sinner's serve has improved considerably. The Italian tennis player has achieved an increase in aces per match and a reduction in double faults, indicating greater consistency and precision in his serves. These changes are reflected in an increase of 11.4% in the first serve percentage and an increase of 5.5% in the points won with the first serve, data that Roddick considers crucial for Sinner's success in future competitions.

Comparative statistics between the 2025 US Open and the 2026 Indian Wells and Miami Open tournaments, show a clear improvement in Jannik Sinner's serve. At the US Open, Sinner averaged 6.6 aces and 2.7 double faults per match, with a 55.9% first serve and 80.3% points won with the first serve. However, in Indian Wells and Miami, the figures rose to 10.1 aces and 1.2 double faults, with a 67.3% first serve and 85.8% points won with the first serve. This increase in serving effectiveness has led Sinner to a prominent position in the 'Serve Rating' ranking, surpassing other great players.

Roddick's analysis also included the statistics of the 2025 US Open final, where Sinner faced Carlos Alcaraz. In that match, Sinner achieved only 2 aces and committed 4 double faults, with a 48% first serve and 69% points won with the first serve, while Alcaraz made 10 aces and no double faults, with a 61% first serve and 83% points won with the first serve. Roddick stressed that, if Sinner maintains this level of service, he will be a difficult opponent to beat on hard courts, although he acknowledged that on clay his performance could vary.

Jannik Sinner, with his impressive numbers, has positioned himself as number one in the 'Serve Rating' in the last 52 weeks, surpassing players like Reilly Opelka and Taylor Fritz. His overall statistics in 2026 include 232 aces (7th on the ATP Tour), a 67.46% first serve (18th on the ATP Tour), an 81.43% points won with the first serve (2nd on the ATP Tour), a 57.39% points won with the second serve (7th on the ATP Tour), a 94.29% service games won (2nd on the ATP Tour) and a 77.42% break points saved (2nd on the ATP Tour). These data demonstrate Sinner's consistency and effectiveness in serving, making him a formidable competitor on the circuit.

Since 2024, Sinner has suffered eight defeats on hard courts, including matches against Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic. However, on clay, a surface that reduces the effectiveness of big servers, Sinner has only won one career title. His participation in the Monte Carlo Masters, which begins on April 6, will be key to evaluating his performance on this surface and his ability to maintain his dominance on the circuit.