"Apart from Alcaraz, They Are All Afraid of Sinner": Fabio Colangelo's Analysis on the Domination of the Italian Prodigy

The Italian coach reveals why Sinner today exudes a nearly invincible aura — and the only young player who could break the Sinner–Alcaraz duopoly.

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Arthur Millot

le 12/12/2025 à 13h40

2 min to read

Alcaraz Carlos Djokovic Novak Draper Jack Federer Roger Fonseca Joao Mensik Jakub Murray Andy Nadal Rafael Sinner Jannik Sonego Lorenzo

In an interview with Spazio Tennis, Fabio Colangelo, former coach of Lorenzo Sonego, stated: "Apart from Alcaraz, they are all afraid of Sinner."

The Invisible Transformation That Changes Everything

Indeed, the 44-year-old highlighted the work of the Italian prodigy who managed to erase the few flaws that remained:

"Jannik does everything very well... He has no weaknesses. Those he had, he corrected them. Mentally, he no longer experiences drops. He hits with an incredibly relaxed arm.

And over three or five sets, he now knows how to conserve maximum energy. Which is a colossal advantage."

Alcaraz, the Only One Immune... For How Long?

And Colangelo insists: only Carlos Alcaraz seems capable of looking Sinner straight in the eyes without feeling that mental weight.

An observation that reinforces the idea that world tennis may be witnessing the beginning of a generational rivalry, a duo comparable to the myths Federer–Nadal or Djokovic–Murray.

An observation that leads to the following question: who can break the circle and come join the party?

The Third Man: Three Names, a Surprise Favorite

Finally, when asked about the player capable of inserting himself between the two giants, Colangelo mentions three names: Jack Draper, João Fonseca, Jakub Mensik.

However, only one player truly finds favor in his eyes: "If I had to give a name, the one who can really try to disturb the two monsters... it's Draper."

Thus, the Briton, long held back by injuries, according to Colangelo possesses the technical palette closest to the Sinner–Alcaraz duo.