One wants to live it up by partying, the other is more of a homebody and loves the mountains"—Piatti's words on the Alcaraz-Sinner rivalry
An experienced coach, Ricardo Piatti has spanned generations, mentoring numerous champions like Djokovic, Raonic, and current world No. 1 Sinner. The 66-year-old guided his compatriot from age 13 until he was 20. Speaking to the press, Piatti reflected on his former pupil's personality and his rivalry with Spanish prodigy Alcaraz.
"Sinner and Alcaraz are young players who love competition. They enjoy challenging each other and aspire to be the best, but in a healthy way, without obsession.
One wants to live it up by partying—though not always dancing on tables—while the other is more of a homebody and loves the mountains. But both have made huge sacrifices to get where they are, so now they want to embrace the challenge.
Jannik has made a massive leap over the past year. He’s now highly competitive, even on clay, and he’s realized that in the next 6 or 7 years, he’ll have the chance to win the Calendar Grand Slam. I’ve always believed that.
In Paris, the crowd leaned more toward Carlos; at Wimbledon, it was more for Jan. But they’re two different styles, two different personalities. That’s how it should be. Both understand how the world works—some fans always want one to win, while others enjoy seeing the favorite fall. That’s sports.
