The next “Big-3” in men’s tennis could be made up of Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, and Holger Rune, according to Novak Djokovic, who was a part of the first Big-3. Together with Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, Djokovic has been a member of the frightening triumvirate that has dominated tennis for the past 20 years or more, winning a combined 62 Grand Slam trophies. Fans and experts alike have been puzzling over who would make up the next “Big-3” since Federer retired last year and the other two are nearing the end of their careers.
The 35-year-old, who described the rivalry between Alcaraz, Sinner as “refreshing,” suggested that Carlitos, Jannik, and current Paris Masters champion Holger Rune would emerge as the generation’s leaders and eventually form the next Big 3.
“It’s also refreshing to have another great rivalry that people get excited about, which is him and Sinner. We have seen some thrilling, exciting matches between the two of them, in Miami.
So I’m sure that those two guys, along with Rune from the younger generations, are going to be the leaders. So maybe that’s the next big three.,” said Novak Djokovic
Novak Djokovic in 2023
LWLWWWLWLW Now the world no.1, the Serbian played his last match on the 3rd of March when he capitulated to world no.4 Daniil Medvedev 6-4 6-4 in the semifinal in Dubai (draw).
During this season Novak has a compiled 15-1 match record. Djokovic has won 2 titles in 2023 in Adelaide and Australian Open.
Djokovic has scheduled to compete next in Madrid (Mutua Madrid Open). He will start the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 24th of April.
Carlos Alcaraz in 2023
LWWWLWWWWW Currently the world no.2, Alcaraz played his last match on the 31st of March when he was overcome by world no.9 Jannik Sinner 6-7(4) 6-4 6-2 in the semifinal in Miami (draw).
At the moment, during this season Alcaraz has managed to achieve a compiled 18-2 win-loss record. Carlos clinched 2 titles in 2023 in Buenos Aires and Indian Wells. The Spaniard was the finalist in Rio de Janeiro.
He is also scheduled to play in Madrid (Mutua Madrid Open) after Barcelona. The main draw will start on the 17th of April.
Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz squared off only on 1 occasion. Their current record is 1-0 for Alcaraz. When they played, Carlos Alcaraz won 6-7(5) 7-5 7-6(5) in the semifinal in Madrid (Mutua Madrid Open) in May 2022.
You can see them in action in the following highlights.
Jannik Sinner in 2023
WWWLWWWWWW Ranked world no.9 (career-high), the Italian played his last match on the 2nd of April when he capitulated to world no.4 Daniil Medvedev 7-5 6-3 in the final in Miami (draw).
Presently, during this year Jannik has a 21-5 match record. This year, Sinner conquered 1 title in Montpellier. Sinner was the runner-up in Rotterdam and in Miami.
Holger Rune in 2023
LWLWLWWLWW Now the world no.8 (career-high), the Dane played his last match on the 28th of March when he lost to world no.10 Taylor Fritz 6-3 6-4 in the 4th round in Miami (draw).
Presently, during this year Holger has a 14-7 record. Holger Rune’s best result of this season was getting to the semifinal in Montpellier and Acapulco.
Jannik Sinner and Holger Rune played each other once. The head to head is 1-0 for Rune. When they played, Holger Rune won 5-7 6-4 5-2 ret. in the semifinal in Sofia (Sofia Open) in October 2022.
Here the video highlights.
