All media spotlights are on them. Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz aim to forge a rivalry that will elevate this sport and be fundamental in understanding their respective sports careers. We are witnessing the first steps of a duel that should happen many times in the coming years, and the Italian spoke openly about it in an interview.
Every time one of them speaks to the media, the name of the other comes up. Jannik Sinner talked in an interview with the Italian publication La Stampa, dedicating interesting words to Carlos Alcaraz, his alter ego, a man to whom he already seems linked for life. The feeling that one cannot be understood without the other is beginning to emerge, even though their rivalry is still in its early stages. Sinner’s explanation of this potential duel highlights how special it could be.
“From my point of view, I appeal to many people because I am a regular guy. Success has not changed me; I am still the same, natural, and I do not like being the center of attention. Those who know me are well aware of this, knowing that I keep my feet on the ground. I always try not to let success get to my head or feel down when I lose,” said the Italian, explaining a bit about his personality.
– Sinner believes Alcaraz has more tennis virtues, but he himself has more room for improvement.
One of Sinner’s standout qualities is his composure on the court and ability to hide emotions, contrasting with Alcaraz’s exuberance, winning over the audience with his ease of connecting with them and natural gestures. “Carlos and I are two very different tennis players. I see myself as a mentally strong player who maintains a consistently high ball rhythm. He is very physically strong and, in tennis terms, has more skills than me, with excellent drop shots, net play, and a better slice backhand than mine. This is good for me because it means I have room to improve,” he stated.
“What Carlos does on a tennis court is exceptional and very spectacular. I don’t know if I will ever become a player like him because my greatest strength lies in my solidity, but I can also hit winning shots when needed. Alcaraz reminds me, in a way, of Nadal, in how he presses from the first point and how much ground he covers. He knows how to energize the crowd, whereas I am much colder,” concluded Jannik Sinner, who aims to achieve something significant in the ATP Rolex Paris Masters 2024.
