Nick Kyrgios expressed his thoughts on Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, contrasting their emerging careers with legends Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic. While acknowledging Alcaraz and Sinner as “generational talents,” Kyrgios argued they lack the aura possessed by Federer and Djokovic, describing them as “just kids.”
The Australian reflected on his own experiences playing against Federer, highlighting the Swiss legend’s mental resilience. “Mind games didn’t work on Federer,” Kyrgios remarked, adding that such tactics might succeed against Alcaraz and Sinner.
Kyrgios also criticized Sinner’s return after a doping controversy, stating he would relish facing the Italian at the Australian Open. “I’d turn it into an absolute riot,” he claimed, emphasizing the appeal of contrasting personalities in sports. Kyrgios remains confident such rivalries will captivate fans and enhance the sport’s drama.
Nick Kyrgios in 2024
Ranked no.
470, Nick played his last match on the 13th of June 2023 when he was defeated by world no.407 Yibing Wu 7-5 6-3 in the 1st round in Stuttgart (draw).Until now, during this year Kyrgios owns a composed 0-1 match record.
He is also scheduled to play in Brisbane (Brisbane International) on the 1st of January and () on the 13th of January.
Jannik Sinner in 2024
Ranked no.1, Sinner played his last match on the 24th
of November when he beat world no.40 Tallon Griekspoor 7-6(2) 6-2 in the Rubber 2 of the Davis Cup (draw).Currently, during this year Jannik has managed to achieve 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 was the finalist in Beijing.
Nick Kyrgios and Jannik Sinner squared off just once. Their head to head is 1-0 for Sinner. When they played, Jannik Sinner won 7-6(3) 6-3 in the 4th round in Miami (Miami Open) in March 2022.
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Carlos Alcaraz in 2024
Ranked no.3, the Spaniard played his last match on the 19th of November when he overcame world no.40 Tallon Griekspoor 7-6(0) 6-3 in the Rubber 2 of the Davis Cup (draw).
This year Alcaraz has a 54-13 record. The Spaniard clinched 4 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open, Wimbledon and Beijing. Alcaraz was the runner-up in Paris.
Nick Kyrgios, Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz |
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