The debate over whether Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz have reached or surpassed the legendary heights of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic has been reignited, but prominent ATP stars remain unconvinced.
Former world No. 1 Mats Wilander recently praised the young duo, asserting their matches rival the intensity and skill of the “Big 3.” Wilander highlighted their explosive rallies and ability to produce thrilling tennis consistently, calling their peak level unmatched. Current world No. 4 Taylor Fritz echoed these sentiments, admiring the pair’s power and pace in rallies compared to the iconic trio.
However, former world No. 6 Gael Monfils offered a cautious perspective. Speaking at the UTS Grand Final, Monfils emphasized that while Sinner and Alcaraz had phenomenal years, comparing them to the “Big 3” is premature. “They are young; let’s revisit this comparison in five or ten years,” he suggested, noting the extensive careers and records of Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic.
Jeremy Chardy, a former French Davis Cup winner, also dismissed the notion, urging fans not to rush judgments. He acknowledged the remarkable promise of the young stars but insisted their accomplishments are yet to rival those of the established legends.
While Sinner and Alcaraz may one day define a new golden era, the consensus among seasoned players is clear: they still have much to prove.
Jannik Sinner in 2024
Now the world no.1, Sinner played his last match on the 24th of November when he defeated world no.40 Tallon Griekspoor 7-6(2) 6-2 in the Rubber 2 of the Davis Cup (draw).
This season Sinner has achieved a composed 73-6 record. Jannik conquered 8 titles in 2024 at the Australian Open, Rotterdam, Miami, Halle, Cincinnati, U.S. Open, Shanghai and the Nitto ATP Finals. The Italian reached the final in Beijing.
Carlos Alcaraz in 2024
Now the world no.3, the Spaniard played his last match on the 19th
of November when he beat world no.40 Tallon Griekspoor 7-6(0) 6-3 in the Rubber 2 of the Davis Cup (draw).This year Alcaraz achieved a compiled 54-13 record. Carlos conquered 4 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open, Wimbledon and Beijing. The Spaniard reached the final in Paris.
Carlos Alcaraz will play the world no.365 Gabi Adrian Boitan in the . They have never played each other as of now in top competitions.
The Spaniard conquered 4 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open, Wimbledon and Beijing. Alcaraz was the finalist 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)
Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz clashed against each other 11 times. Their current record is 7-4 for Alcaraz. The last time they competed against each other, 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 video below you can watch the highlights.
Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz |
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