In his remarks, Jannik Sinner highlights the stark differences between himself and Carlos Alcaraz, comparing the 21-year-old Spaniard to the great Rafael Nadal. Two fierce rivals in the modern game who have been playing well in 2024 and have had an impeccable season thus far are greatly respected.
Italian sensation Sinner and Spanish prodigy Alcaraz, who are currently ranked as the top two players in the ATP scene, have a new rivalry that has been causing waves in the tennis world.
Sinner has revealed a lot about Alcaraz and demonstrated how the two players are very different, pointing out that Alcaraz approaches the game with strength and explosiveness while he is more composed and calm. However, in addition to this response, Sinner began drawing comparisons between Alcaraz and King of Clay and 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal.
Sinner talked about it and said: “Carlos is similar to Nadal; he presses from the first point and runs a lot. He knows how to turn on the crowd.”
The world number one said some very strong things about one of his fiercest opponents in the game.
Without a doubt, Alcaraz’s performance and the amount of progress he has made in the game have impressed everyone.
Jannik Sinner in 2024
Now the world no.1, the Italian 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.
Currently, during this year the Italian achieved an overall 65-6 win-loss record. The Italian has won 7 titles in 2024 at the Australian Open, Rotterdam, Miami, Halle, Cincinnati, U.S. Open and Shanghai. Jannik was the finalist in Beijing.
Sinner has won 7 titles in 2024 at the Australian Open, Rotterdam, Miami, Halle, Cincinnati, U.S. Open and Shanghai. Jannik reached the final in Beijing (China Open).
The Italian won 18 titles in his career: 9 on hard courts, 1 on clay courts, 7 on indoor courts and 1 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Carlos Alcaraz in 2024
Now the world no.2, Carlos played his last match on the 10th of October when he lost to world no.25 Tomas Machac 7-6(5) 7-5 in the quarter in Shanghai (draw).
Currently, during this season Carlos owns a compiled 51-10 win-loss record. Carlos has won 4 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open, Wimbledon and Beijing. Alcaraz was the finalist in Paris.
Carlos Alcaraz will compete against the world no.365 Gabi Adrian Boitan in the . They have never played each other till now in top tournaments.
Carlos conquered 4 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open, Wimbledon and Beijing. The Spaniard reached the final 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)
Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz played each other 11 times. Their current head to head is 7-4 for Alcaraz. Previously, 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.
In the following video you can watch the highlights.
Rafael Nadal in 2024
Ranked world no.153, Nadal played his last match on the 29th of July when he was overcome by world no.4 Novak Djokovic 6-1 6-4 in the 2nd round in Paris (draw).
This season Nadal has a 12-7 record. Rafael Nadal’s best performance of this year was getting to the final in Bastad.
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Jannik Sinner in 2024
Now the world no.1, the Italian 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.Presently, during this year Sinner has achieved a 65-6 win-loss record. Jannik has won 7 titles in 2024 at the Australian Open, Rotterdam, Miami, Halle, Cincinnati, U.S. Open and Shanghai. Sinner was the finalist in Beijing.
Sinner clinched 7 titles in 2024 at the Australian Open, Rotterdam, Miami, Halle, Cincinnati, U.S. Open and Shanghai. The Italian reached the final in Beijing (China Open).
The Italian won 18 titles in his career: 9 on hard courts, 1 on clay courts, 7 on indoor courts and 1 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Carlos Alcaraz in 2024
Ranked no.2, Carlos played his last match on the 10th of October when he surrendered to world no.25 Tomas Machac 7-6(5) 7-5 in the quarter in Shanghai (draw).
This year Carlos has a composed 51-10 record. Carlos conquered 4 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open, Wimbledon and Beijing. Carlos reached the final in Paris.
Carlos Alcaraz will fight against the world no.365 Gabi Adrian Boitan in the . In the past, they have never played each other as of now in top competitions.
Carlos has won 4 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open, Wimbledon and Beijing. Carlos got to the final in Paris (Olympics).
The Spaniard 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)
Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz played each other 11 times. Their actual head to head record is 7-4 for Alcaraz. Before, 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.
In the following video you can watch the key moments of their match.
Rafael Nadal in 2024
Now ranked no.153, the Spaniard played his last match on the 29th of July when he capitulated to world no.4 Novak Djokovic 6-1 6-4 in the 2nd round in Paris (draw).
This season Rafael has a 12-7 match record. Rafael Nadal’s most significant result of the year was getting to the final in Bastad.
Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal |
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