"Go from outside top 30 to year end number 1 in same year?": Andy Roddick gives Alcaraz caveat to Sinner dominance

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Saturday, 06 April 2024 at 20:30
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Andy Roddick responded to Mats Wilander's assessment of Jannik Sinner's progress in 2024. The Swedish legend recently praised the Italian world No. 2 for his rise on the tour and his ability to improve, comparing him to members of the Big 3:
"It’s an incredible improvement, an improvement that I don’t think I’ve seen in a young player since the Big 3, when Novak Djokovic went from being a normal player to understanding ‘I’m better than these guys,” Wilander said.
However, Roddick commented on social media that while he agrees with the Swedish opinion, he added that the case of Carlos Alcaraz is similar, as he made a great leap to position himself as the leader of the ranking. The Spaniard, who reached world No. 1 for the first time in September 2022, was ranked No. 33 that same year just before the Australian Open.
"I love Mats and agree w the sentiment. Didn’t Alcaraz go from outside top 30 to year end number 1 in same year?" the 2003 US Open champion said.
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Sinner and Alcaraz at 2022 US Open

The Alcaraz-Sinner rivalry

Carlos Alcaraz (20 years old) and Jannik Sinner (22 years old) have quickly built a rivalry that captures the attention of fans with spectacular matches. So far, the head-to-head record is tied at 4-4, with Alcaraz claiming the latest victory in the semifinals of Indian Wells before clinching the title for the second consecutive year.
Currently, Alcaraz is ranked world No. 3 and has two Grand Slam titles, while Sinner is No. 2 and won his first Grand Slam at the recent Australian Open. Additionally, both players have secured 13 professional titles, and with their young age, they are likely to offer many years of rivalry ahead.

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