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“And Novak, because he’s a great sportsman, he did. He told your coach three or four different things. Do you remember what those things were at the time, did your coach even tell you? Because I’ve heard the story but I’ve not heard you talk about it.” Sinner confirmed this.

The star explained: “This story is true and I had the chance already when I was younger, 17, 16 to practice with him in Monaco. And I think already there the process of trying to learn from the best players in the world started. Then obviously the match is different, he told me after the match try to move the ball a little bit more, not being a little bit predictable.

“So we are trying to do that, Obviously the serve has improved a lot but still I have the feeling that I still can improve a lot and that’s why I have a great team behind me to keep pushing.”