Jannik Sinner’s US Open title has been the icing on the cake in what has been an extraordinary year for Italian tennis. With two Grand Slam titles to his name in 2024—the Australian Open and now the US Open—Sinner has solidified his place as one of the sport’s brightest stars, particularly on hard courts. However, despite his impressive achievements, Carlos Alcaraz’s triumphs on clay and grass have seemingly overshadowed Sinner’s hard-court dominance, sparking debates about who truly reigns supreme in men’s tennis this season.

Success on the big stage, rather than mere consistency, often defines the greatest players in the world. This is where Carlos Alcaraz surged ahead, capturing the spotlight with his French Open and Wimbledon victories. But Jannik Sinner’s victory at the US Open shows that he too has the technique and the toughness to compete on the biggest tennis stages.

Moreover, after Alcaraz and Sinner both won four Grand Slam titles in 2024, there will be a noticeable change in the tennis scene as the new generation formally overtakes the older one. But recently a question came to light, regarding who victory is bigger, Sinner’s or Alcaraz’s. A fan shared that, “Time for a good ol, “Would you rather?” Win Wimbledon and French Open? Win Australian Open and US Open?” 

Looking into that, a lot of tennis fans came forward to share their take on whether winning Wimbledon and the French Open is greater or the other way around.

Tennis fans leave Jannik Sinner behind to pick Carlos Alcaraz 

The debate over Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz’s performances in 2024 highlights differing perspectives on what defines greatness in tennis. A fan’s comment reflects this ongoing debate: “Not because I prefer Alcaraz over Sinner, but W & RG are on two different surfaces, and both are harder to play on.” This perspective emphasizes how difficult it is to succeed on clay and grass, two surfaces that call for particular abilities.

According to Stefanos Tsitsipas, clay courts demand a particular kind of patience, and in order to succeed, players must properly plan their strategy.  A fan’s comment encapsulates the reverence many hold for Roland Garros and Wimbledon: “Love the US Open, but there is something so historic and prestigious about both the French and Wimbledon. I would choose the first option.”

These victories showcase his versatility, but his success at Wimbledon and now Roland Garros adds an extra layer of accomplishment, given the historical weight of these tournaments. In light of his intense battle with Jannik Sinner, which led him to the French Open final, Alcaraz himself talked about facing him, on the clay court, and said, “The toughest matches I’ve played have been against Jannik, and I hope for many more.” 

A fan’s comment offers an interesting perspective on the complexity of mastering multiple surfaces in tennis: “Both of them are good, but I think 2 surfaces are more complicated than 1 for sure… so I will go with Carlitos.” 

Bjorn Borg, one of the sport’s greats, once said, “If you’re a good clay-court player, you can be a good player on any surface.” His words emphasize the idea that mastering clay courts, often considered the most grueling surface, sets a strong foundation for success across all surfaces.

A passionate Alcaraz fan showcased his admiration by sharing a poster of Carlos Alcaraz holding both the Wimbledon and French Open titles, accompanied by the enthusiastic caption, “Unbeatable!!!” This fan’s excitement reflects the remarkable achievements of Alcaraz, who has made history this year by winning both prestigious Grand Slam tournaments.

In his own words, Alcaraz acknowledged the significance of his accomplishments: “Well, obviously I’ve seen and I’ve heard all the stats that I am the youngest to win at Roland-Garros and Wimbledon in the same year,” said the immensely ambitious Alcaraz.

A fan’s analysis captures the essence of this year’s thrilling tennis season: “This year is Alcaraz. He beat Djokovic and Medvedev at Wimbledon, Sinner and Zverev at Roland Garros, while Sinner defeated Medvedev and Djokovic at the Australian Open and Medvedev again at the US Open. Slightly in favor of Alcaraz.” Moreover, he highlighted the competitive nature of the year, with both Alcaraz and Sinner delivering standout performances, and standing out on the top. While Alcaraz might be the fans’ choice, Sinner is the one sitting in the world’s number one position.

Nevertheless, what are your thoughts on tennis fans choosing Alcaraz over Sinner? Do let us know in the comment section below.