Whenever fans look back at the bond between tennis legend Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, they often appreciate the shared camaraderie despite their legendary on-court rivalry. Over the past couple of years, the tennis world has been witnessing a similar bond form between the Spanish sensation Carlos Alcaraz and another young sensation. It is none other than his Italian rival, Jannik Sinner. However, it was the Italian star’s reply to the same that has caught the attention of fans.
When the Italian star got to know about what Alcaraz had to say about him, he dived a little deeper to return the favor. Seeing two leading athletes in tennis celebrate each other’s greatness will certainly bring fond memories for many tennis fans.
A humble acknowledgment from Jannik Sinner after Carlos Alcaraz’s kind words
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In the aftermath of Sinner’s triumph against Daniil Medvedev in the semifinals of the ATP Finals in Turin, the tennis world awaited the Italian’s response to an unexpected nod from his rival, Alcaraz. The air buzzed with anticipation as Sinner, known for his resilience on the court, faced the press to discuss his victory. However, he also revealed something that had recently come to his attention.
In a moment of genuine humility, Sinner expressed his gratitude for Alcaraz’s prophetic words. He stated: “It’s a huge privilege that Carlos says this kind of thing… kind things to me.” As the words flowed, Sinner reflected on the camaraderie that exists between him and Alcaraz. He even emphasized their friendship. In his words: “I think we are good friends, & obviously, he recognizes, I guess, high-level tennis, no?”
With a touch of admiration, Sinner also acknowledged Alcaraz’s own pursuit of the World No.1 spot. As per him: “Most importantly, he has been #1 already. He was fighting until this tournament here with Novak for getting the end of the year world #1. It’s just nice to be around these guys, who have been #1. And I will obviously try my best.”
Jannik Sinner on Carlos Alcaraz saying he’ll reach world #1 next year:
“It’s a huge privilege that Carlos says this kind of thing… kind things to me. I think we are good friends, & obviously, he recognizes, I guess, high-level tennis, no? Most importantly, he has been #1… pic.twitter.com/RJdYU9SELj
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) November 18, 2023
Although Sinner had shown his admiration for the former world No.1, he could be facing him in the championship match in Turin. Ahead of experiencing one of the biggest nights of his career, the Italian phenom hinted at the pivotal role of preparation in shaping his future endeavors.
Sinner could face his “good friend” in the biggest match of his career
As Sinner sprints towards the ATP Finals trophy, the stakes are high, with an impending clash against tennis titans, Novak Djokovic or Carlos Alcaraz. Having secured his spot in the finals after a hard-fought battle against Medvedev, Sinner faces a crossroads that could define his season.
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Locking horns with the seasoned Djokovic or the emerging force, Alcaraz, is no easy task. So far, Sinner has remained resilient throughout the group stage and the semifinal, emerging as the only undefeated player. If he can overcome the challenge of either Djokovic or Alcaraz, that would not only enhance his standing among the current stars on the tour, but will also help him match the record of another tennis titan. Since 2003, no one has been able to win the ATP Finals as the undefeated player. It was achieved by none other than the Swiss Maestro Roger Federer.
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