Carlos Alcaraz needs no introduction. The Wimbledon champion is a household name post his win against Novak Djokovic at the All England lawns. The 20-year-old Spaniard, also World Number 1, has hit the purple patch. However, there?s another young bloke not as successful as Alcaraz, yet making strides towards stardom. We are talking about the Italian Jannik Sinner (21). Winner of seven ATP singles titles, he is currently ranked 8.
In the professional world, honest admission is a rarity. Arch foes refuse to give the edge to each other. Cutthroat competition stalls mutual admiration. But the Innichen born isn?t shy of admitting where he stands vis-?-vis current cynosure of the tennis world. Guess how!
Jannik Sinner acknowledges Carlos Alcaraz’s dominance
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Carlos Alcaraz is way ahead of his contemporaries. His clinical supremacy over the legendary Serb during the Wimbledon Final has experts hailing him as the man to beat. The Italian, who has locked horns with Carlos Alcaraz, is quick to endorse.
Sinner admits the Spanish sensation is on a roll and is ahead of the rest. ?He?s 1 of the best if not the best in the world. He?s #1 & he won Wimbledon which is a big confidence boost. I?m going my own path..At the moment he?s a step ahead..I?m just trying to have this matchup over & over again,? said the 6 ft 2-inch tennis star.
Jannik Sinner says Carlos Alcaraz is a step ahead of him:
“He’s 1 of the best if not the best in the world. He’s #1 & he won Wimbledon which is a big confidence boost. I’m going my own path..At the moment he’s a step ahead..I’m just trying to have this matchup over & over again” pic.twitter.com/tEdaBywnUf
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) August 6, 2023
Jannik Sinner is well aware of Carlos Alcaraz?s style. Having faced him several times, he would be in the know-how of the Spaniards? moves on the court.
Whenever the two friends clashed on the court, fans had their money?s worth
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The two have faced each other seven times so far, with Carlos Alcaraz ahead 4-3. This year, they have a 1-1 record. While the Italian had his way at the Miami Open, Alcaraz had the last laugh at the Indian Wells Masters. However, despite the rivalry, their friendship and mutual admiration stay on. This is evident from their amicable gesture after every contest.
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The days ahead would feature quite a few encounters between the two. Speaking of talent, it may be early days to infer. But this much for sure, Carlos Alcaraz has taken the tennis world by storm. What do you think of their rivalry? Can they rule the roost like their predecessors? Post your thoughts.
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