‘Tennis needs these kinds of things,’ says Sinner about his rivalry with Alcaraz
This Sunday marks the grand finale in the men's singles draw at Roland-Garros between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. The two best players in the world meet to try to win one of the most prestigious titles in tennis on the Parisian clay.
Before this top clash between the world number 1 and the defending champion, the Italian spoke about his rivalry with the Spaniard, who is currently on a series of four consecutive victories against today’s opponent.
‘Tennis needs these kinds of things, such a rivalry. Only time will tell if there will be a rivalry similar to the Big 3 between us, but I can say that he makes me a better player, pushes me to push my limits, and makes me aware of what I can do to beat him in the upcoming matches.
I believe I am showcasing good-quality tennis, but at the same time, I can be unpredictable with my shots. This prevents my opponents from finding the right solution for my game. I feel like I have improved a lot in this sense on clay compared to last year.
Playing against Carlos (Alcaraz) in a Grand Slam final will be a very special event. Big matches are enjoyable to play, even if they can also be a challenge. We are young, talented, and different. It will be interesting to see how it all unfolds.
As with any rivalry, it’s all based on tactical learning of what you can do, but you must consider different options because things can change. You must be ready for anything,’ assured Sinner, who will aim for his fourth Grand Slam crown, to the media Tribuna.
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