“We’ve achieved so many amazing things together, now it’s up to you to continue doing them,” said Rafael Nadal, passing Spain’s Davis Cup baton to the young champ Carlos Alcaraz. The ongoing season brought several moments of glory for Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. While the Spaniard clinched titles at Roland Garros and Wimbledon, Sinner took the trophy at the Australian Open and US Open. Since then, many renowned names connected with the tennis world have compared these young champs to the big three. Amid these conversations, a tennis insider recently stepped forward to drop a detailed explanation on this.

Jason Goodall believes Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner gained greatly from the Big 3. He highlighted how spending time competing with Federer, Djokovic, and Nadal has shaped their games. “So nice that Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have been able to spend a couple of years developing their games in the company of the likes of Federer just a little bit, Djokovic of course, ongoing and Rafael Nadal,” Goodall said, in a recent release of the TC Live.

Goodall explained the importance of playing against such legends. He pointed out how these experiences allow young players to learn and set benchmarks. “I’m sure they’ve learned a lot much from the greats of our game, especially growing up, watching them play. It means more when they get out on courts with them,” Goodall added. He highlighted how firsthand matches against the Big 3 give valuable insights. “You actually get to play them in a match and you understand their strengths and weaknesses and just how good they are. And then suddenly you realise, okay, that’s the bar, that’s where I need to be,” he concluded.

Carlos Alcaraz recently shared his experience training with Roger Federer. He explained how Federer’s presence inspired him during the Shanghai Masters. “The timing is there. Roger will always have that quality,” Alcaraz told Marca. The Spaniard expressed amazement at Federer’s effortless style. “He played so easily with me. He mentioned it was the first time he’d played with that level of intensity since his retirement. He hit the ball so effortlessly, so naturally, with such elegance,” Alcaraz said. “It seemed as if he had never retired.”

Alcaraz also took full advantage of the opportunity to learn from Federer. “I had the chance to play with him, talk to him, and ask him things about his career, how it went, and what he’s done,” he revealed. “My career has just started, and I tried to ask him things that could help me in the future.”

Laura Robson also praised Jannik Sinner’s consistency this season. She compared his dominance to the peak performances of Novak Djokovic. “It’s almost unheard of. Djokovic a few years ago is the last time we saw a season like this, one of those where you just look unbeatable out there, where players feel lost against you where they feel like they overplay and they get so few chances throughout a match,” Robson told Sky Sports Tennis. However, these weren’t the only claims on this amazing dynamic.

Top players nod to Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner’s rising standards

Mats Wilander sparked a debate claiming Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are playing at a level beyond the Big 3 in their prime. With Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic securing a combined 66 Grand Slam titles, this claim surprised many. However, it has gained support from current top players, including Taylor Fritz and Casper Ruud.

Taylor Fritz shared his insights during an interview with Tennis Channel. “One thing both of those guys do is… their defence is incredible,” said Fritz. He noted that while their defence stands out, they rarely rely on it. “When they are full on the run out in the corners, they just crush the ball,” he added. Fritz compared their speed and power to the Big 3 and highlighted how challenging it is to compete against them. “I can be in a backhand cross (court) rally with either one of them and if I hit a forehand, it’s got to be so good or else that next ball is getting just drilled huge cross court,” he explained. Fritz also highlighted that Alcaraz and Sinner’s rallies feel faster and more intense. “When Sinner and Alcaraz do it corner to corner, they have these same rallies but I swear they are hitting the ball ten miles an hour faster. It’s just crazy,” he concluded.

Casper Ruud added his perspective after losing to Sinner in the ATP Finals semifinal. He analyzed Sinner’s strengths in great detail, comparing him to Djokovic. “In my opinion, because they play different tennis,” said Ruud. While their styles may look similar on TV, Ruud pointed out the unique traits of Sinner’s game. “Jannik hits a faster ball than Novak. He doesn’t let you breathe,” he stated. As more and more conversations continue to emerge on the young champs, it still remains to be seen if they crack more records to prove it. What are your thoughts on this comparison? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below: