Marco Panichi is a performance expert who has worked closely with both Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner.
Per Panichi, the modern tennis player is defined by balance rather than extremes.
In his view, the ideal athlete resembles a decathlete, someone who is strong, mobile, resilient and adaptable, without leaning too far toward raw power or pure explosiveness.
Within that framework, Djokovic and Sinner stand out as the most complete physical profiles on the Tour. They come from different generations, but they have plenty in common.
Their ability to combine endurance, coordination, recovery and movement efficiency allows them to sustain elite performance deep into matches and across demanding seasons.
Interestingly, both players embraced skiing when they were younger, which helped them a lot, especially Sinner, who stayed on the slopes for a longer period of time.
Panichi also highlighted other standout athletes across the Tours. He praised Fabio Fognini's natural athleticism and Holger Rune's anticipation and court coverage, with no drop shot good enough for them.
The fitness maestro also mentioned Jasmine Paolini's explosive strength, Iga Swiatek's exceptional lower-body power and Emma Navarro's untapped physical potential.
Combined, they reflect how modern tennis increasingly rewards efficiency, balance and intelligent movement over sheer force alone. Per Panichi, and he knows them well, Djokovic and Sinner stand at the top.
"A tennis player should be like a good decathlete: neither too strong nor too explosive. A happy medium. Novak and Jannik are the most physically suited. But in terms of athletic ability, Fognini was impressive.
Like Rune: impossible to surprise him with a drop shot. It's a pleasure to watch Jasmine Paolini move: she has incredible strength. Iga Swiatek's legs are the best on the tour. Emma Navarro also has great potential," Marco Panichi said.
