Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner talk about the rivalry before clashing in Indian Wells

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner discuss their rivalry, acknowledging each other's strengths and challenges, and the importance of facing tough opponents for growth and improvement.

Jannik Sinner And Carlos Alcaraz

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner engage in a candid discussion about their rivalry. Alcaraz acknowledges Sinner’s current dominance in the sport and the challenges he poses on the court. Sinner, in turn, expresses his admiration for Alcaraz’s play and the positive attitude they maintain towards each other during matches. Both players agree that losing to each other fuels their motivation to work harder and improve their game. They reflect on the importance of facing tough opponents in their growth as players and the intense competition and continuous learning that characterizes the world of tennis.

Carlos Alcaraz in 2024

Carlos Alcaraz

18 - 5win/loss

Hard
13-2
Clay
5-3
21 year old
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2024 Highlights

Now the world no.2, Alcaraz played his last match on the 14th of March when he beat world no.6 Alexander Zverev 6-3 6-1 in the quarter in Indian Wells (draw).

At present, during this year Carlos achieved a 10-3 win-loss record. Carlos Alcaraz’s most significant achievement of the current season was getting to the semifinal in Buenos Aires.

Alcaraz has scheduled to compete next in Miami (Miami Open). He will start to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 18th of March.

Alcaraz
Indian Wells
Alcaraz's Record

Jannik Sinner in 2024

Jannik Sinner

28 - 2win/loss

Hard
17-1
I Hard
5-0
Clay
6-1
22 year old
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2024 Highlights

Now the world no.3 (career-high), Jannik played his last match on the 14th of March when he defeated world no.32 Jiri Lehecka 6-3 6-3 in the quarter in Indian Wells (draw).

This year the Italian has managed to achieve a composed 16-0 win-loss record. The Italian clinched 2 titles in 2024 at the Australian Open and Rotterdam.

Sinner is scheduled to compete next in Miami (Miami Open). He will begin to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 18th of March.

Sinner
Indian Wells
Sinner's Record

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner clashed against each other 8 times. Their record is 4-4. Previously, the last time they played each other, Jannik Sinner won 7-6(4) 6-1 in the semifinal in Beijing (China Open) in October 2023.

You can see them in action in the following highlights.