Carlos Alcaraz has voiced his disagreement with Patrick Mouratoglou’s recent comments about Jannik Sinner. Mouratoglou, the renowned coach who previously worked with Serena Williams, stated that Sinner is not the best player in the world right now. He argued that while Sinner has been dominant, Alcaraz’s performances make him just as deserving of the title.
Allcaraz commented: “Jannik has proven to be the best at the moment, it’s crazy what he’s doing. I understand that people argue about who is the best between us two, but for me and for the tennis players who play against him, Jannik is definitely the strongest. ”
Alcaraz, who has won four Grand Slam titles compared to Sinner’s three, believes that Sinner’s consistent performance and recent achievements make him the top player at the moment. Alcaraz pointed out that Sinner has won the last three Australian Open titles and has been nearly unbeatable in recent tournaments. Despite Mouratoglou’s opinion, Alcaraz respects Sinner’s game and acknowledges the close competition between them.
The debate between Mouratoglou and Alcaraz highlights the subjective nature of determining the best player in the world. While Mouratoglou emphasizes Alcaraz’s potential and ability to win big matches, Alcaraz respects Sinner’s consistent dominance and achievements. Both players have their unique strengths and styles, making the rivalry between them one of the most exciting in tennis today.
As the tennis world continues to watch these two rising stars, it remains to be seen who will ultimately be considered the best player in the world. The ongoing competition and mutual respect between Alcaraz and Sinner ensure that fans will be treated to thrilling matches for years to come.
Jannik Sinner in 2025
Currently ranked no.1, the Italian played his last match on the 26th of January when he beat world no.2 Alexander Zverev 6-3 7-6(4) 6-3 in the final of the Australian Open to win his 20th career title.
This season the Italian has achieved a compiled 7-0 win-loss record. This year, Sinner conquered 1 tournament at the Australian Open.
Carlos Alcaraz in 2025
Ranked no.3, Carlos played his last match on the 21st of January when he was defeated by world no.6 Novak Djokovic 4-6 6-4 6-3 6-4 in the quarter of the Australian Open (draw).
At the moment, during this season Alcaraz has managed to achieve an overall 4-1 win-loss record.
Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz squared off 11 times. Their record is 7-4 for Alcaraz.