Naomi Osaka’s coach, Patrick Mouratoglou, shared his thoughts on why Novak Djokovic finds it tougher to play against Jannik Sinner than Carlos Alcaraz. Djokovic had an amazing run in 2023 but couldn’t keep up the same momentum this year. For the first time since 2017, he didn’t win any of the four Grand Slam titles.
Instead, Sinner and Alcaraz stole the spotlight in 2024. Sinner grabbed victories at both the Australian Open and US Open, while Alcaraz added two more trophies to his collection by winning the French Open and Wimbledon. These young stars have sparked debates about whether they can be compared to legends like Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, and Roger Federer.
Some people think comparing them isn’t helpful . Nadal himself believes it’s better for these rising stars to grow at their own pace without such comparisons. However, Thanasi Kokkinakis feels that mentioning them alongside tennis greats is fair because of their incredible skill level.
| Name | Age | Points | Stats 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| rs Novak Djokovic | 37 | 8,360 | 18 - 6 |
Djokovic’s New Strategy:
In response to facing challenges from Alcaraz and Sinner in 2025, Djokovic made a surprising move by hiring Andy Murray as his coach. Fans might wonder if this unexpected decision will help him regain his edge against these young rivals. Murray has faced Djokovic in seven Grand Slam finals before; maybe he can offer valuable insights.
Even though Djokovic didn’t win a Grand Slam this year, he still celebrated a big achievement: beating Alcaraz for Olympic gold with scores of 7-6, 7-6! Meanwhile, Sinner proved to be a tough opponent for him in 2024; he lost three times against the Italian star at major events like the Australian Open and Shanghai Masters final.
Patrick Mouratoglou explained why Novak struggles more with Sinner than Alcaraz during an episode of “Eye of the Coach.” He said that Sinner is incredibly consistent and doesn’t miss much on court—just like Novak himself! This makes it harder for Djokovic because they share similar strengths.
Fans might think it’s exciting yet challenging for Djokovic as he competes against these talented youngsters at age 37. But don’t count out this legendary player just yet! What do you think?
