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It’s time for a change of thrones in the tennis world! The new world number one, Jannik Sinner will take on the former world number one, Carlos Alcaraz in the SF of the 2024 French Open. This will be the first time in almost 19 years that none among the ‘Big Three’ of the tennis world will feature in the finals of the Roland Garros. Both the players are in red-hot form this year!

Jannik Sinner has already won three titles this year, including a Grand Slam triumph, while the Spaniard won his first title this year at the Indian Wells. But before jumping too much into the on-court facts surrounding this rivalry, let’s first take a look at who’s leading off-the-court. Who among these two rising stars has a higher net worth and what are their earnings?

Both the players turned pro in the same year (2018). They have gained a considerable amount of fame in a short span of time. According to the report of the Celebrity Net Worth, Sinner currently has a net worth of $14 M. He is in fact one of the richest tennis players in the world under the age of 25. While according to multiple reports, Carlos Alcaraz’s current net worth is around $14-15 M.

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Sinner’s has earned in excess of $21 M in prize money as of now (according to reports published by Pro Tennis Live). The 22-year-old Italian tennis star ranked twenty-sixth in the list of all-time leaders in terms of prize money won on the men’s tour. Jannik Sinner is also the brand ambassador of Italian luxury car manufacturer, Alfa Romeo. He owns two of the brand’s top models, the Alfa Romeo Giulia and the Alfa Romeo Stelvio Q4. In 2019, Sinner signed a sponsorship deal with Nike for his on-court kits. Apart from that, the Italian superstar also has an endorsement deal with Gucci, Lavazza, Parmigiano Reggiano, and Technogym.

On the other hand, the 21-year-old Spaniard has bagged near about $24.5 M in tournament prizes as of now in his career. Carlos Alcaraz has major sponsorship deals with Nike, Rolex, BMW, Calvin Klein, Louis Vuitton, El Pozo, and ISDIN. Alcaraz’s partnership with Nike dates back to 2015. According to his manager, Albert Molina, the Spanish tennis star may well surpass Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal in the near future to become the wealthiest tennis tennis player in the world.

The off-the-court tussle between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner

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Just like their close margins in net worth, even on the H2H, they’re currently leveled at 4-4. Moreover, both the players have won 13 titles each so far in their careers. But Carlos Alcaraz has won 2 major titles compared to only 1 by Sinner. Can Sinner win his second Grand Slam title in Paris this year? Time will tell. However, do you know that just a few months back the renowned sports brand company, Nike found themselves in between the clash of these two titans?

Just a few months back, Jannik Sinner signed a $15 M deal with Nike. That was the highest amount for a tennis player as of then. But after seeing that, Carlos Alcaraz jumped into action to secure the largest contract in the history of the racquet sport with Nike. His current contract is set to expire next year. And just a couple of months ago it was reported that Alcaraz is playing to surpass Jannik Sinner’s $15 M deal. He wants to become the top earner with Nike in this sport. Carlos Alcaraz is aiming to negotiate a staggering $20 M per season deal with the brand. With off-the-court battling already settling in, who do you think will win the on-court battle in Paris?