Rafael Nadal was candid when discussing Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz’s apparent dominance over the other players. The Spanish player claimed in an interview that he does not see any other tennis player as a medium-term threat to his dominance.
Nadal, who will bid tennis farewell at the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga, believes it is pointless to draw comparisons to the Big Three, particularly since Sinner and Alcaraz need time to create their own histories free from outside interference.
He expressed his remarks about both young stars and said: “They are doing great things. They are still very young and have already achieved incredible goals by winning Grand Slam tournaments and Masters 1000. Carlos and Jannik are doing special things. I hope they continue on this path. They are already big stars and I am sure that, without injuries, they will build a great career.”
He added: “We have to wait and see what kind of rivalry it will be, but already this year they have divided the Grand Slam tournaments and occupy the first and second position in the world rankings. They are writing their history and it is not the time to make comparisons. Novak is still playing, I am about to retire and Roger has stopped. It is part of the sport, now there is a new generation and we must give these guys time to write their own history. They do not need to be compared to us.”
Nadal then concluded: “There are very good people who can beat them on a given day, but there is no one ready to pose real competition, as long as they stay injury-free.”
Rafael Nadal in 2024
Ranked world no.151, the Spaniard played his last match on the 29th of July when he was defeated by world no.4 Novak Djokovic 6-1 6-4 in the 2nd round in Paris (draw).
At present, during this year Nadal achieved an overall 12-7 match record. Rafael Nadal’s best achievement of the present year was getting to the final in Bastad.
Jannik Sinner in 2024
At the moment ranked no.1, Jannik played his last match on the 13th of October when he beat world no.4 Novak Djokovic 7-6(4) 6-3 in the final in Shanghai to win his 18th career title.
Presently, during this year Sinner owns a 65-6 win-loss record. Sinner clinched 7 titles in 2024 at the Australian Open, Rotterdam, Miami, Halle, Cincinnati, U.S. Open and Shanghai. Sinner was the runner-up in Beijing.
Sinner has 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.
Rafael Nadal and Jannik Sinner fought against each other 3 times. Their record is 3-0
for Nadal. Previously, the last time they locked horns, Rafael Nadal won 7-5 6-3 6-0 in the 4th round in Paris (French Open) in June 2021.Here the video highlights.
Carlos Alcaraz in 2024
Currently ranked no.2, Alcaraz played his last match on the 10th of October when he was defeated by world no.27 Tomas Machac 7-6(5) 7-5 in the quarter in Shanghai (draw).
This year the Spaniard has a 51-10 match record. The Spaniard conquered 4 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open, Wimbledon and Beijing. Alcaraz was the runner-up in Paris.
Rafael Nadal, Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz |
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Rafael Nadal in 2024
Currently ranked no.151, Nadal played his last match on the 29th of July when he surrendered to world no.4 Novak Djokovic 6-1 6-4 in the 2nd round in Paris (draw).
Currently, during this year Rafael has managed to achieve a 12-7 win-loss record. Rafael Nadal’s best accomplishment of this year was getting to the final in Bastad.
Jannik Sinner in 2024
Currently ranked no.1, Jannik played his last match on the 13th of October when he defeated world no.4 Novak Djokovic 7-6(4) 6-3 in the final in Shanghai to win his 18th career title.
Currently, during this season the Italian achieved an overall 65-6 match record. Jannik conquered 7 titles in 2024 at the Australian Open, Rotterdam, Miami, Halle, Cincinnati, U.S. Open and Shanghai. Sinner got to the final in Beijing.
Sinner will play next in Paris (Rolex Paris Masters). He will start from the main draw that will commence on the 28th of October.
Rafael Nadal and Jannik Sinner fought against each other 3 times. Their actual record is 3-0 for Nadal. Before, the last time they competed against each other, Rafael Nadal won 7-5 6-3 6-0 in the 4th round in Paris (French Open) in June 2021.
Here the video highlights.
Carlos Alcaraz in 2024
Ranked world no.2, the Spaniard played his last match on the 10th of October when he surrendered to world no.27 Tomas Machac 7-6(5) 7-5 in the quarter in Shanghai (draw).
Presently, during this year Carlos has a 51-10 win-loss record. The Spaniard clinched 4 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open, Wimbledon and Beijing. Carlos was the finalist in Paris.
Rafael Nadal, Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz |
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