Andy Murray has never been one to shy away from sharing his views on the sport, and his recent comments serve as a powerful reminder of the extraordinary achievements of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic. While the current generation, led by Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, has brought fresh energy and excitement to tennis, Murray believes that comparisons to Nadal at his peak on the clay courts of Roland Garros should be approached with caution.

The debate over whether Alcaraz and Sinner could have beaten Nadal in his prime is an intriguing one, but Murray’s perspective highlights the importance of appreciating history. Nadal dominated Roland Garros in a way that no player had before, setting records that may stand for decades. His ability to excel on clay, combined with the incredible resilience and unmatched consistency of Federer and Djokovic across all surfaces, defines an era that reshaped tennis.

This is what he said: “I saw some pundits saying that Alcaraz and Sinner would be favourites to beat Nadal in his prime at Roland Garros. The sport’s in a really good place but it’s important not to forget what Roger, Rafa and Novak have done before them.”

While young stars continue to impress with their talent and fearless approach, the achievements of the previous generation should not be overlooked. Federer’s elegance, Nadal’s relentless fight, and Djokovic’s precision created a level of greatness that remains the benchmark in the sport. Murray’s words are a timely reminder to celebrate the past while embracing the future of tennis.

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Jannik Sinner in 2025

Now the world no.1, the Italian played his last encounter on the 8^th of June when he lost to world no.2 Carlos Alcaraz 4-6 6-7(4) 6-4 7-6(3) 7-6(2) in the final of the French Open (draw)

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This season the Italian owns a compiled 18-2 match record. This year, the Italian conquered 1 tournament at the Australian Open. Sinner was the runner-up in Rome and French Open.

He is also scheduled to play in Wimbledon (Wimbledon) after Halle. The main draw will start on the 16th of June.

Carlos Alcaraz in 2025

Now the world no.2, Alcaraz played his last match on the 8^th of June when he overcame world no.1 Jannik Sinner 4-6 6-7(4) 6-4 7-6(3) 7-6(2) in the final of the French Open to win his 21^st career title.

This season Carlos has achieved a composed 37-5 win-loss record. The Spaniard clinched 4 titles in 2025 in Rotterdam, Monte-Carlo, Rome and French Open. Alcaraz got to the final in Barcelona.

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz faced off 13 times. Their head to head is 9-4 for Alcaraz.