Patrick Mouratoglou Reveals One Aspect of Jannik Sinner Which is “Something New in Tennis History”

Jannik Sinner ended the season as the ATP Finals champion.

Patrick Mouratoglou Reveals One Aspect of Jannik Sinner Which is “Something New in Tennis History”

Patrick Mouratoglou, Jannik Sinner (Image via X, Sky Sports)

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Patrick Mouratoglou has once again shared words of praise for Jannik Sinner. The Italian finished this season in the best possible way, winning the ATP Finals.

Mouratoglou, who coached Serena Williams and Holger Rune, believes that Sinner has done something that not even the Big 3 before him could do. The high-profile coach believes that Sinner excels as a returner and the one-two punch. Mouratoglou stated on LinkedIn:

Why does Alcaraz need to step up? Because Jannik is currently the world number one in the serve+1 and return+1. He is unique. We have had players who dominate one side of the equation: Roger in serve+1, Rafa and Novak in the return, but never both. This is something new in tennis history.

Roger Federer was arguably the best when it came to the one-two punch. The Swiss had the ability to finish points quickly. Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal were unreal when it comes to returning. However, Djokovic did improve his serve as he started to get older.

Patrick Mouratoglou not surprised by the numbers of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz in 2025

Tennis coach Patrick Mouratoglou has dived into the key difference in matchups between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz in 2025. The duo played six times in 2025, with Alcaraz edging it 4-2. He said:

Except for the Roland Garros final, which was incredibly tight, the other three were more uneven. At Wimbledon, Sinner was clearly better. At the US Open, Carlos was clearly better. At the ATP Finals, Sinner again was clearly better. The question is: why? The serve made all the difference. The highlight this week in Turin is simple: Sinner served at a completely different level, the best of the whole tournament.

Carlos Alcaraz, Patrick Mouratoglou, Jannik Sinner
Carlos Alcaraz, Patrick Mouratoglou, Jannik Sinner (Images via X/ Flaunt Magazine)

Sinner and Alcaraz played one of the greatest Grand Slam finals in history at Roland Garros. The Spaniard came back from three match points down to hold off his rival 4-6, 6-7, 6-4, 7-6, 7-6.

The duo played two more Slam finals at Wimbledon and the US Open. Sinner won at SW19, whereas Alcaraz conquered New York. Outside of that, the duo has dominated the season once again, collecting all four Grand Slams, 4 Masters 1000 titles, and the ATP Finals.

Jannik Sinner’s prize money after doping scandal revealed

Jannik Sinner’s career faced turmoil after he returned two positive tests during the 2024 Indian Wells Masters. Despite the controversy, he was allowed to keep competing while the investigation continued. The ITIA later ruled that he was not at fault. WADA appealed that decision, but Sinner accepted a three-month ban to close the case.

Jannik Sinner
Jannik Sinner (Image via X/Jannik Sinner HQ)

Remaining eligible to play changed everything for him. He won the Miami Open soon after, followed by deep runs at Monte-Carlo, Madrid, and the French Open. Titles in Halle and Cincinnati, plus a US Open victory, pushed his earnings sharply higher. More prize money came from events in China and Shanghai.

Exhibition events added even more to his income. His win at the Six Kings Slam in Saudi Arabia brought millions. He later won the ATP Finals in Turin and continued to collect major payouts throughout 2025. His earnings for that season alone passed $24 million.

Since the original drug test, Sinner has earned nearly $44 million in prize money. Sponsorship deals with global brands have boosted that total even further. A longer ban could have halted his rise, but he is now free to compete and remains one of the sport’s biggest earners.

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