"We have no obligation to replicate what the Big 3 did," Alcaraz's confessions about his rivalry with Sinner

Arthur Millot

le 01/08/2025 à 18h07

1 min to read

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Winner of the last seven Grand Slams, the Alcaraz-Sinner rivalry is literally dominating the men's tour. While they seem to be following in the footsteps of their predecessors (the Big 3), the native of El Palmar was keen to temper the expectations placed on them and wants to maintain the good relationship he shares with the Italian.

"We have no obligation to replicate what the Big 3 did. If you don’t stick to your ideals, the pressure can eat away at you. Let’s try not to think about the pressure. Trash-talking generates a lot of interest. People love the idea that there’s friction and contrast between us.

It’s something that sells. But even though tennis is an individual sport, we end up facing the same players every week. Jannik and I have had great battles on the court, and we often see each other off the court. We talk and sometimes even train together. In the end, a good relationship develops. We want to win when we face each other, but off the court, we’re good people and get along well.

It’s one of the values of sports. The rivalry with Sinner is growing stronger and stronger. I’m truly grateful because it gives me the opportunity to give 100% in every training session to improve. The level I need to maintain to beat him is really high," he said in an interview with the Financial Times.