Jannik Sinner highlights the area of his game he’s still working on after latest win in Rome

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Jannik Sinner made a winning return to Rome yesterday, easing past Sebastian Ofner in his opening match.

The victory is just the first step in what many expect to be another successful Masters 1000 campaign for the Italian, who is aiming to become the first man ever to win six consecutive titles at this level.

But what stands out even more about Sinner right now isn’t just his current run of form—it’s that he still has room to grow. At just 24, he’s already one of the most consistent players on tour, and he hasn’t hit his ceiling yet.

Sinner recently spoke about an aspect of his game he feels can get better: “I feel like I have improved in every aspect,” Sinner told Sky Sports after his win over Ofner. “The big thing for me is being more aggressive and understanding when I have to do it.”

Jannik Sinner highlights his ongoing focus on improving his serve

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During the Italian part of his press conference, the world number one delivered a statement that should catch the attention of the rest of the ATP Tour, especially given how close he already appears to reaching his peak.

Sinner went on to say: “We’re trying to improve all shots, not just small things. Small details. But at a high level, they make a big difference. The serve. We’re trying to establish it a little bit more.

“On clay, it’s a little more difficult because you serve differently, with more spin and work. But yes, it’s definitely the shot I’m focusing on most right now.”

Even before Novak Djokovic’s early exit from the tournament, he had already backed Sinner as a serious contender for the title.