They are the two best talents of the new generation, who are slowly taking over the scene left by the Big Three after about 20 years of absolute domination. Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz continue to be Novak Djokovic’s main antagonists, especially in the prestigious Slam tournaments.
On this hot topic, Mats Wilander expressed a series of interesting considerations in an interview given to Gazzetta dello Sport. “I’m sure the two will alternate in the lead for a long time. However, based on what we saw Sinner do this year and also during last season, there is a possibility that Jannik could be a little more solid during career” is the prediction of the former Swedish tennis player.
Regarding the Spanish player, to explain his opinion, he added: “Alcaraz could potentially be more prone to injuries due to his way of playing. If Carlos is not able to face the entire seasons, then it is clear that Sinner could more permanently occupy the role of number one”.
Sinner-Alcaraz rivalry, Wilander’s comment
The winner of 7 Slam titles is carrying out interviews with the winners on the main courts for the Paris tournament. Asked by Gazzetta dello Sport about the rivalry between the Italian and the Murcian, the former world number one said: “Establishing now which of the two will win more is really difficult.
They have very different mental approaches but, regardless of the differences, theirs is a dream rivalry for all of us. The tennis of the present and the future is in good hands, that’s what matters: we will never get bored and we will continue to get excited” is the aspect on which Wilander focused.
