Jannik Sinner admitted that Carlos Alcaraz‘s skills on the court are better than his own, and he wants to improve. This year, both Alcaraz and Sinner have been the standout players in ATP tournaments. While Novak Djokovic finally won his Olympic gold, he didn’t grab a Grand Slam title for the first time since 2017.
Instead, Sinner and Alcaraz shared the Grand Slam victories. Sinner took home trophies from the Australian Open and US Open, climbing to world No. 1 after the French Open. Meanwhile, Alcaraz celebrated wins at the French Open and Wimbledon in 2024 but remains second in rankings due to a points gap with Sinner.
Rivalry Highlights:
Whenever they face off, it’s like magic happens on the court! All their matches this year went down to thrilling final sets . The most intense was when Alcaraz narrowly beat Sinner in a grueling China Open final lasting over three hours. Fans might think these battles are what make tennis so exciting!
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Alcaraz also triumphed over Sinner in five sets at this year’s French Open and during their 2022 US Open quarterfinal clash. Their games are filled with unbelievable rallies and shots that leave spectators awestruck.
In an interview with La Stampa, Sinner candidly discussed his rivalry with Alcaraz, acknowledging their differences as players while admitting that right now, Alcaraz has an edge technically.
>”Alcaraz and I are two very different players… He is physically strong and tennis-wise he has something more at the moment.”
Sinner praised Alcaraz’s ability to play various shots like slices and volleys but saw it positively as room for his own growth:
>”Carlos is outstanding on the court… drop shots, passing shots, lobs…”
Comparing him to Rafael Nadal because of his energy on court and crowd-pleasing style, Sinner described himself as more composed but capable of fiery moments too:
>”Carlos is similar to Nadal… I am calmer…”
Alcaraz’s complete game style is well-known; Ben Shelton even said he can hit every shot imaginable! Despite this praise for his rival’s abilities, Sinner remains comfortably at No. 1 thanks to consistent performance throughout the season—highlighting his mental toughness.
What do you think about their rivalry? Is there someone else who could challenge them soon?
