"They will feed off each others level": Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner's good relationship will help rivalry admits Juan Carlos Ferrero
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Carlos
Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have demonstrated a good relationship off the court
despite their growing rivalry. According to Juan Carlos Ferrero, the coach of
the Spanish player, the bond between these two young stars allows them to
mutually improve.
Maintaining
a smooth relationship with competitors, especially in tennis, is not easy.
However, Alcaraz and Sinner have so far shown a friendly rivalry, sharing
practice sessions at various tournaments throughout the year and even during
the preseason with their respective teams.
The Sinner
– Alcaraz rivalry is shaping up to be a significant one in the coming years,
positioning them as leaders of the new generation after the Big-3. Juan Carlos
Ferrero commented in Marca that the more battles they accumulate, the more
emotions get involved in the relationship. Still, he hopes they can maintain
the good rapport they have had so far.
"On
many occasions it is not easy because it is one of your biggest rivals or your
biggest rival. The more times you play and the more defeats you have that can
hurt, that relationship is not easy to be fluid. The two of them have a super
healthy, super good relationship. Carlos sees the things that Jannik does well
and they will feed off each other's level," Ferrero claimed.
So far,
both players have maintained a friendly relationship off the court and have
delivered memorable battles on the court. The head-to-head record is 4-3 in
favor of the Italian, who, with his successful recent months, has equaled
Alcaraz's total of 12 titles.
Additionally,
Sinner secured his first Grand Slam earlier this year at the Australian Open,
but he still trails Alcaraz's two major titles, achieved at the 2022 US Open
and the 2023 Wimbledon.
Just days
before the start of Indian Wells, Alcaraz will be the second seed, and Sinner
will be the third seed. In last year's edition, the Spanish player claimed the
title, and in the semifinals, he defeated Sinner (7-6, 6-3), marking Alcaraz's
most recent victory over the Italian.
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
His reporting combines statistical analysis with clear explanation, helping readers understand tactical developments, player form, and broader storylines across the tour. Working fluently in both Spanish and English, Cristhián collaborates with an international editorial team and contributes to comprehensive global coverage. As part of his work, he has conducted interviews and media interactions with leading figures in the sport, including Caroline Wozniacki and John McEnroe.
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