The announcement has sent the supporters of the South Tyrolean tennis player Jannik Sinner into a rage: it is clear that he only has eyes for him
20 years old, 2 Slams under his belt and 13 singles titles won. Carlos Alcaraz he is a player who no longer needs introductions. He is one of the best tennis players on the market and there is no doubt that, despite his very young age, he has already done crazy things. So much so that he was even, albeit for a short period of time, number one in the ATP ranking.
Many believed, upon his debut on the major circuit, that he was the legitimate heir of Rafael Nadal. More for a question of nationality, as he is Spanish like the left-handed player from Manacor, rather than a question of similarity between styles. However, this hypothesis has developed further over time. Public opinion is no longer limited to assimilating the Murcia phenomenon to the multiple Slam champion; as can be seen from the statements released in the last few hours, indeed, there are those who are convinced that Carlitos “synthesizes” perfectly the best of two athletes who have made tennis history.
It was Emilio who expressed his opinion on the matter Lopez who spoke to Break point and who, on that occasion, made some rather interesting reflections about his young and talented compatriot. He didn’t limit himself to associating it with Rafa, something already said and anecdote, but he went further, articulating his theses in a rather precise manner.
He has forgotten Sinner: he only has eyes for Alcaraz
For him it is reductive to say that Alcaraz is Nadal’s successor: he is convinced, on the other hand, that he is a perfect mix between Roger Federer and Rafa. “He is the heir,” declared Lopez, alluding to the fact that Carlitos, just like them, has the type of mentality that allows himself to “always adapt to every situation”. As the two multiple Slam champions did right from the start.
Very flattering words, therefore, which will certainly have made the young Murcian phenomenon proud. But they will not have pleased the Italians, however, for a very specific reason. Not because they are angry with the Iberian, not at all, as he is very close to the blue pupil par excellence. The problem, rather, is that Lopez has completely “snubbed” ours Jannik Sinner.
Not only did he never mention him, but he also “forgot” to underline how there are currently two of the most visible phenomena on the major circuit. Simple distraction, or clear predilection for the winner of the US Open 2022 and Wimbledon 2023?
