Jannik Sinner has created his ultimate tennis player using attributes from his biggest rival Carlos Alcaraz, and each of Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer.<\/p>\n
The four-time Grand Slam winner chose between current and retired ATP stars in seven categories, and he named Alcaraz, Djokovic and Federer twice each.<\/p>\n
Sinner<\/a> also revealed the shot he would incorporate into his own game if he could only choose one \u2014 and it did not come from the Big Three or Alcaraz.<\/p>\n Jannik Sinner\u2019s perfect tennis player<\/p>\n Jannik Sinner was asked to create his perfect tennis star by choosing a player for seven categories: serve, forehand, backhand, volleys, mental game, shot selection and footwork What did Sinner say when building his ultimate player<\/p>\n In an interview with tennis content creator WivoRN at the Six Kings Slam in Riyadh, Sinner was asked to name the best player \u2014 past or present \u2014 in seven areas: serve, forehand, backhand, volleys, shot selection and footwork<\/p>\n First up was serve, and Sinner went with John Isner, who retired in 2023.<\/p>\n Isner holds the record for the most aces served in ATP Tour history, having hit a staggering 14,470. The American giant is widely considered one of the best servers to ever play the sport.<\/p>\n Sinner was then asked about the forehand, and he settled with current world No 1 Alcaraz after some thought.<\/p>\n \u201cWow, that\u2019s tough (smiles). It\u2019s not easy\u2026 Carlos,\u201d said the Italian.<\/p>\n Alcaraz, a six time Grand Slam champion, is renowned for his completeness, but his forehand is his outstanding shot.<\/p>\n Tennis News<\/p>\n Jannik Sinner\u2019s bold Joao Fonseca claim at the start of 2025 has aged remarkably well<\/a><\/p>\n Predicting Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner\u2019s pathways to Paris Masters final showdown<\/a><\/p>\n For the next three categories, Sinner did not hesitate to pick Djokovic for backhand, Federer for volleys and Nadal for mental game.<\/p>\n Sinner chose both Federer and Alcaraz for shot selection and tennis IQ.<\/p>\n The 24-year-old was then asked about footwork, including speed and acceleration.<\/p>\n He gave the nod to 24-time major winner Djokovic, who he described as a \u201cgreat athlete.\u201d<\/p>\n Building the PERFECT Tennis Player with Jannik Sinner!<\/p>\n Been an honor! \u2764\ufe0f @janniksin<\/a><\/p>\n Watch it Live on Netflix Now<\/p>\n #SixKingsSlam<\/a> #SixKingSlam<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/QugBzHkJsu<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Wivo (@WivoRN) October 15, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Finally, Sinner was asked which of these shots he would take if he could only choose one.<\/p>\n \u201cI would take John Isner\u2019s serve (smiles),\u201d Sinner replied.<\/p>\n Jannik Sinner\u2019s ultimate tennis player<\/p>\n Serve: John Isner<\/p>\n Forehand: Carlos Alcaraz<\/p>\n Backhand: Novak Djokovic<\/p>\n Volleys: Roger Federer<\/p>\n Mental game: Rafael Nadal<\/p>\n Shot selection\/Tennis IQ: Roger Federer or Carlos Alcaraz<\/p>\n Footwork\/Speed: Novak Djokovic<\/p>\n READ NEXT: Grigor Dimitrov speaks out about his Wimbledon injury ahead of Paris Masters comeback<\/a><\/p>\n
\nThe world No 2 used five different players: Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and John Isner
\nSinner could not decide between Alcaraz and Federer for one attribute, and he picked Isner\u2019s serve as the strength he would take above all the others<\/p>\n