EDITORIAL. While preparing for the exhibition ‘Super Match’ in Incheon on January 10, the Spanish Carlos Alcaraz (1st) and the Italian Jannik Sinner (2nd) have addressed the inevitable comparison of their rivalry with the historic trilogy of the Swiss Roger Federer, the also Iberian Rafael Nadal and the Serbian Novak Djokovic.
Both young talents, who have shared the last Grand Slamsthey do so with remarkable humility and respect for the era that preceded them.
Carlos Alcaraz, who dominates the history between the two 10-6, did not hide his emotion at the reference. “This comparison is a real honor for me as a player,” commented the Murcian.
At 22 years old, Alcaraz He acknowledged that the admiration is mutual: “I think it is very significant that tennis fans feel the same when watching our matches.”
Also, the Spaniard revealed his inspiration, remembering how he himself grew up with that epic duel: “I myself was very inspired by the rivalry between Rafa Nadal and Roger Federer during my childhood.”
A great rivalry
Juan Carlos Ferrero’s pupil sees Sinner as an engine of growth. “Jannik and I have already faced each other on many big stages… we push each other to be better,” Alcaraz explained.
With only 24 titles under his belt, he hopes that this “healthy rivalry” will allow them to progress together in a long career. And the success of one will make the other work harder.
For its part, Jannik Sinner24, also showed respect when referring to the legacy of the ‘Big 3’. The Italian stressed that rivalries are a “fundamental element” in sport.
He recalled that this tradition of great duels has always existed: «In his time, great rivalries faced Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal, Novak Djokovic y Andy Murray.»
Sinner stated that these matchups “contribute enormously to the appeal of our sport.” Certainly, tennis lovers seem to be very passionate about this rivalry.
In this spirit of healthy competition, the two main entertainers of the circuit will meet in South Korea before heading to the Australian Open.
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