"Some players can reach that level," Sonego names players who could rival Sinner and Alcaraz

The two prodigies of world tennis, Sinner and Alcaraz, seem untouchable. Yet, Lorenzo Sonego believes in a new generation capable of challenging them.

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Adrien Guyot

le 16/12/2025 à 18h04

1 min to read

Alcaraz Carlos Fonseca Joao Musetti Lorenzo Rune Holger Sinner Jannik Sonego Lorenzo

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are sweeping everything in their path. The two best players in the world have been sharing the Grand Slam titles for two years. On the tour, they have only widened the gap with the rest of the players.

They are the first two names that tennis observers now put as favorites in the Majors. However, according to Lorenzo Sonego, several players could get closer to their level of play in the coming months.

"In important moments, they raise the bar even higher"

"Some players can reach that level. In terms of pure talent, João Fonseca is one of them, as is Lorenzo Musetti. If Lorenzo manages to add something more to his tennis, he could get there.

We will then have to see how Holger Rune, who has incredible power, will come back. But catching up with Sinner and Alcaraz is very difficult; their level is simply exceptional.

In important moments, they raise the bar even higher. The one on the other side of the net knows he has to win the point, because nothing will be given to him. The pressure on the underdog is enormous," Sonego told Tennis World Italia.