The key difference between Sinner and Alcaraz during Wimbledon final, according to Serena Williams’ former coach

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz faced each other for the 13th time on Sunday, with Sinner coming out on top in the Wimbledon final.

Sinner reinforced his status as the world’s best player, fighting off a spirited Alcaraz to claim the golden Wimbledon trophy for the first time in his career.

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There is little to distinguish the quality between Sinner and Alcaraz, and every time they meet, a gargantuan battle commences.

However, one notable coach, who is credited with the early development of the Williams sisters, identified a key difference between the pair during the final set of the Wimbledon final.

Rick Macci highlights Sinner’s winning approach in the final set

Rick Macci, well-known for his early work with Serena and Venus Williams, is a respected voice in tennis circles.

He shared his thoughts on the Wimbledon final through X [Twitter] on Wednesday morning.

“Sinner had a different mindset the last set against Alcaraz,” Macci posted. “He played more behind Carlos at huge moments then fired earlier/ bigger as his forehand was 6 miles faster by pulling the trigger.”