Roger Federer mentioned that the younger generation is raising the bar in tennis, and Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are two examples. The Swiss genius who had dominated tennis for the previous 20 years with players like Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray, Rafael Nadal, and Serena Williams, brought about a major change when he retired in 2022.
During his visit to the Shanghai Masters, Federer shared his opinions on the recent changing of the guard. Although the 37-year-old Djokovic hasn’t decided to retire yet, he has definitely slowed down. The Swiss also said a few kind words for Serena Williams, Andy Murray, and Rafael Nadal.
Federer said during a media interaction in Shanghai: “You can feel the changing of the guards. Serena Williams retiring, Andy Murray retiring, and Rafa getting closer and closer. Novak obviously having a tough year overall, but then winning the Olympics and claiming what he always wanted to do, you know? That elusive Olympic gold, that was incredible for him to do that.”
The 43-year-old implied that Sinner and Alcaraz are capable of handling the sport by waving to them.
Federer added: “So yes, you feel that everything is shifting, and then honestly, I mean Sinner and Alcaraz winning each two Slams, that shows you that the wave is truly coming now. The changes are happening, and they are consistent, and they’re fantastic to see play.”
“Si avverte il cambio della guardia: Serena si è ritirata, Murray si è ritirato, Rafa è sempre più vicino…
Sinner e Alcaraz hanno vinto due Slam a testa, questo dimostra che i cambiamenti ci sono”
Silenzio, parla il re 👑🗣 pic.twitter.com/mRAmxfmNBN
— Giovanni Pelazzo (@giovannipelazzo) October 11, 2024
Carlos Alcaraz in 2024
LWWWWWWWWW Now the world no.2, the Spaniard played his last match on the 10th of October when he capitulated to world no.33 Tomas Machac 7-6(5) 7-5 in the quarter in Shanghai (draw).
This year Carlos owns an overall 51-10 match record. Carlos conquered 4 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open, Wimbledon and Beijing. The Spaniard got to the final in Paris.
Carlos Alcaraz will compete against the world no.357 Gabi Adrian Boitan in the . In the past, they have never competed against each other up to now in top tournaments.
The Spaniard conquered 4 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open, Wimbledon and Beijing. The Spaniard reached the final in Paris (Olympics).
Alcaraz won 17 titles in his career: 5 on hard courts, 8 on clay courts, 1 on indoor courts and 3 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
He is also scheduled to play in Paris (Rolex Paris Masters). The main draw will start on the 28th of October.
Sinner in Shanghai, ranking, and results in 2024
WWWWWLWWWW At the moment ranked no.1, Jannik owns a 64-6 match record in 2024. Jannik is competing in Shanghai where he managed to beat Unknown Player bye, the world no.93 Taro Daniel 6-1 6-4, the world no.37 Tomas Martin Etcheverry 6-7(3) 6-4 6-2, the world no.16 Ben Shelton 6-4 7-6(1), the world no.5 Daniil Medvedev 6-1 6-4 and the world no.33 Tomas Machac 6-4 7-5.
Jannik Sinner will play the world no.4 Novak Djokovic in the final on Sunday at 4:30 pm on STADIUM COURT. The head to head is 4-3 for Djokovic.
Jannik conquered 6 titles in 2024 at the Australian Open, Rotterdam, Miami, Halle, Cincinnati and U.S. Open. Jannik reached the final in Beijing (China Open).
Jannik won 17 titles in his career: 8 on hard courts, 1 on clay courts, 7 on indoor courts and 1 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Sinner is scheduled to play next in Paris (Rolex Paris Masters). He will begin to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 28th of October.
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner squared off 11 times. Their record is 7-4 for Alcaraz. Previously, the last time they played, Carlos Alcaraz won 6-7(6) 6-4 7-6(3) in the final in Beijing (China Open) on the 2nd of October 2024.
Here the video highlights.
Carlos Alcaraz in 2024
LWWWWWWWWW Ranked world no.2, Alcaraz played his last match on the 10th of October when he lost to world no.33 Tomas Machac 7-6(5) 7-5 in the quarter in Shanghai (draw).
This year the Spaniard achieved a composed 51-10 win-loss record. The Spaniard conquered 4 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open, Wimbledon and Beijing. The Spaniard was the runner-up in Paris.
Carlos Alcaraz will come up against the world no.357 Gabi Adrian Boitan in the . In the past, they have never competed against each other till now in top tournaments.
The Spaniard clinched 4 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open, Wimbledon and Beijing. Alcaraz was the runner-up in Paris (Olympics).
Carlos won 17 titles in his career: 5 on hard courts, 8 on clay courts, 1 on indoor courts and 3 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
He is also scheduled to play in Paris (Rolex Paris Masters). The main draw will start on the 28th of October.
Sinner in Shanghai, ranking, and results in 2024
WWWWWLWWWW Ranked no.1, Jannik has achieved a compiled 64-6 win-loss record in 2024. Sinner is now playing in Shanghai where he defeated Unknown Player bye, the world no.93 Taro Daniel 6-1 6-4, the world no.37 Tomas Martin Etcheverry 6-7(3) 6-4 6-2, the world no.16 Ben Shelton 6-4 7-6(1), the world no.5 Daniil Medvedev 6-1 6-4 and the world no.33 Tomas Machac 6-4 7-5.
Jannik Sinner will compete against the world no.4 Novak Djokovic in the final on Sunday at 4:30 pm on STADIUM COURT. Their actual record is 4-3 for Djokovic.
Jannik clinched 6 titles in 2024 at the Australian Open, Rotterdam, Miami, Halle, Cincinnati and U.S. Open. Jannik got to the final in Beijing (China Open).
Jannik won 17 titles in his career: 8 on hard courts, 1 on clay courts, 7 on indoor courts and 1 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Sinner has scheduled to play next in Paris (Rolex Paris Masters). He will start the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 28th of October.
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner clashed against each other 11 times. Their actual head to head record is 7-4 for Alcaraz. The last time they squared off, Carlos Alcaraz won 6-7(6) 6-4 7-6(3) in the final in Beijing (China Open) on the 2nd of October 2024.
You can see them in action in the following highlights.
