Forehand, backhand, drop shot: the perfect ATP Finals player according to Alcaraz

Carlos Alcaraz created his perfect player with the characteristics of those present at the ATP Finals.

le 23/11/2025 à 08h18

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Alcaraz De Djokovic Fritz Musetti Shelton Sinner

It's a game that has become common. The journalist asks to choose the best player to hit a shot such as a backhand, a serve, or a drop shot. The goal being to create the perfect champion.

Carlos Alcaraz, world number one, took part in this game, much to the delight of fans.

"I choose Zverev's serve, Djokovic's return, my forehand, Sinner's backhand, Musetti's drop shots, Shelton's volley, De Minaur's speed, and Fritz for pressure management," he said in an interview with BB Tennis.

1e, 12050 points

4e, 4780 points

9e, 3840 points

Shelton Ben

7e, 4000 points

Musetti Lorenzo

5e, 4105 points

Sinner Jannik

2e, 11500 points

De Minaur Alex

6e, 4080 points

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As much as I love watching Alcaraz at his best, I'd love to see Alex taking this, he's such a tryer, and getting married and his humour and humility...

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Favoritism?

Last year: Sinner seed 1, the organizers schedule Alcaraz on day 1, Sinner on day 2.

This year: Alcaraz seed 1, the organizers schedule Alcaraz on day 1, Sinner on day 3.

That means: 7 matches in 15 days for Alcaraz, 7 in 13 days for Sinner; and no rest day for Sinner between quarter and semis, 1 full day rest for Alcaraz.

Also, on the first very hot day, the organizers schedule Sinner...

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