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Fonseca causes last-minute withdrawal from the Next Gen ATP Finals 2025

Joao Fonseca will not be in the battle of the new generations. The Brazilian will miss the Next Gen ATP Finals 2025. According to an official statement, Joao is still recovering from an injury sustained at the end of the season, which is why he will not be at this tournament. However, Jakub Mensik will be there. 

 

Roger Federer closes the door to being a television commentator... for now

After retiring in the summer of 2022, Roger Federer is slowly approaching that moment where an excess of free time could awaken the desire to do something within the circuit again. Don't think he's just sitting around with his arms crossed – that doesn't exist when you have four kids, but you get the idea. In his latest interview, the Swiss discussed the idea of becoming a TV commentator, something we would all love. However, the Basel native still believes it is too early to take that step.

"Not at the moment, I'm focusing on my kids; it's time to be interested in what's important before they leave home. If any media outlet asks me right now, I would say no because I don't have the time, although never say never. Even Stefan Edberg never envisaged spending two years on the circuit with me, so I am willing to be a mentor to someone with questions; I'll be happy to share my advice," stated the 20-time champion.

Bublik builds his perfect player... and forgets about Nadal and Federer

Building the perfect player, what a topic. Years will pass, and we will continue talking about this, listening to how new tennis players pay tribute to Frankenstein to create their own concoction. Alexander Bublik has been the latest to play this game, but his choices were not what everyone expected. Better forehand? Better mentality? Better volley? Classic questions where the Kazakh player never mentioned Roger Federer or Rafa Nadal, for instance. Let's hope they don't get offended.

Becker's forecast with one of his favorite players: "He will be top 10 in 2026"

Boris Becker is a tennis enthusiast, a man who never stopped following the circuit, caring about the changes, and taking an interest in its protagonists. One of his proteges has always been Alexander Bublik, for whom he made a successful short-term forecast a few days ago. "He will be top10 in 2026, in my opinion," assured the German on social media about a man who closes the season with his best ranking ever and, beyond the numbers, with the feeling that he finally wants to take the circuit seriously during the eleven months that make up the season.

Carlos Alcaraz repeats as the best 'baker' on the circuit

For anyone not very familiar with tennis jargon, when you beat your opponent 6-0, it is commonly called a 'bagel,' or when the score is 6-1, it's referred to as a 'breadstick.' It has now become a trend to track these results and determine at the end of the season who has been the best 'baker' on the circuit. In 2025, within the ATP tour, the prize went to Carlos Alcaraz, although by a narrow margin over Jannik Sinner. The player from Murcia managed to win eight sets 6-0 and 27 sets 6-1, totaling 35 freshly baked sets, just one ahead of the Italian's 34.

Thiem and the aftermath of his first Grand Slam: "I was left without a specific goal"

It's been over five years since Dominic Thiem conquered the US Open 2020, his first and only Grand Slam title. We all thought that would be the definitive springboard to see him dominating the circuit, but it turned out to be the opposite. Retired since last season, the Austrian recalled in the Jot Down Sport podcast what he thought at that moment.

“It took a lot of research and experimentation to reach those details that I was missing to win a Grand Slam. Tournament planning was exhausting; I had to optimize everything to arrive in my best physical shape for those four tournaments. I was quite naive back then, thinking that if I won the tournament and fulfilled the dream of becoming a star, the rest of my career would be easy. I really believed it, but then I was left without a specific goal,” confesses the former world No. 3. 

Badosa designs her January 2026 schedule

After a final unsuccessful attempt to return this season on the Asian tour, Paula Badosa has been resting for a few weeks now, while also working on her conditioning so that the year 2026 will bring her all the happiness that was missing in this calendar. Still maintaining a position in the world's top 25, the Spanish tennis player will participate in an exhibition event at the end of December, although it won't be until January when she truly enters the competition. There, we will see her compete in the Adelaide WTA 500, a high-level test that will help her arrive at the Australian Open in top form. A tour that will surely bring her great memories, so we look forward to seeing her bloom again in the Antipodes.

Which countries collected the most titles this season?

Although tennis is mostly an individual sport, one statistic that we always like to pay attention to at the end of the season is which countries end the year with the most titles. For example, this time Italy decisively dominated the ATP circuit with 11 titles, spread among six for Jannik Sinner, three for Luciano Darderi, and two for Flavio Cobolli. In the WTA circuit, there's no competition for the United States once again, where up to eight players managed to add to their trophy cabinets.

Regarding Spanish tennis, Carlos Alcaraz was the only player capable of winning trophies on both circuits. Spain ranks second on the ATP table with its eight titles, while in the women's locker room, we came up empty.

Rusedski reflects on who was the best player without a Grand Slam title: "His talent was out of place.."

It is possibly one of the most repeated debates of the modern era, but also one of the most attractive, a topic that we never tire of discussing and listening to. Who has been the best player in history without a Grand Slam title? There are many candidates, all of them defensible, although Greg Rusedski seems to have it very clear. The Brit has given us his opinion, and besides, supported it. 

"The talent that Marcelo Ríos had was out of any scale, it was incredible," declares the former World No. 4. "There hasn't been a player who hasn't won a Grand Slam that had his hands, he had everything for the game. Without injuries, I think he would have won not only one, but more than one Grand Slam. I can imagine him winning in Paris, although he lost the final in Australia. In the New York cement, there is no reason why he wouldn't have been successful, so the hardest part would have been at Wimbledon. In the other Grand Slams, undoubtedly, he could have won," Greg assures.

Del Potro and Alcaraz meet on vacation

With the lack of professional tournaments during these weeks, any tennis-related news is welcome to brighten our days. Even more so when the protagonists are legends like Juan Martín Del Potro and Carlos Alcaraz, who did not hesitate to take a couple of photos during an encounter that took place while on vacation for the Murcian player. There is always good chemistry whenever these two get together, a shame that there wasn't time to see them face off on the court at least once.

Kyrgios signs up for a tournament for the start of the 2026 season

To everyone's surprise, Nick Kyrgios is back in the headlines by appearing on the entry list for one of the first tournaments of the upcoming 2026 season. The Australian player could be planning his return to the courts for The Kooyong Classic, a tournament that will take place in Melbourne from January 13 to 15, where other players like Lorenzo Musetti, Alexander Bublik, Matteo Berrettini, and Donna Vekic will also participate.

 

Fonseca causes last-minute withdrawal from the Next Gen ATP Finals 2025

Fonseca causes last-minute withdrawal from the Next Gen ATP Finals 2025

Joao Fonseca will not be in the battle of the new generations. The Brazilian will miss the Next Gen ATP Finals 2025. According to an official statement, Joao is still recovering from an injury sustained at the end of the season, which is why he will not be at this tournament. However, Jakub Mensik will be there. 

 

Bublik builds his perfect player... and forgets about Nadal and Federer

Bublik builds his perfect player... and forgets about Nadal and Federer

Building the perfect player, what a topic. Years will pass, and we will continue talking about this, listening to how new tennis players pay tribute to Frankenstein to create their own concoction. Alexander Bublik has been the latest to play this game, but his choices were not what everyone expected. Better forehand? Better mentality? Better volley? Classic questions where the Kazakh player never mentioned Roger Federer or Rafa Nadal, for instance. Let's hope they don't get offended.

Thiem and the aftermath of his first Grand Slam: "I was left without a specific goal"

Thiem and the aftermath of his first Grand Slam: "I was left without a specific goal"

It's been over five years since Dominic Thiem conquered the US Open 2020, his first and only Grand Slam title. We all thought that would be the definitive springboard to see him dominating the circuit, but it turned out to be the opposite. Retired since last season, the Austrian recalled in the Jot Down Sport podcast what he thought at that moment.

“It took a lot of research and experimentation to reach those details that I was missing to win a Grand Slam. Tournament planning was exhausting; I had to optimize everything to arrive in my best physical shape for those four tournaments. I was quite naive back then, thinking that if I won the tournament and fulfilled the dream of becoming a star, the rest of my career would be easy. I really believed it, but then I was left without a specific goal,” confesses the former world No. 3. 

Rusedski reflects on who was the best player without a Grand Slam title: "His talent was out of place.."

Rusedski reflects on who was the best player without a Grand Slam title: "His talent was out of place.."

It is possibly one of the most repeated debates of the modern era, but also one of the most attractive, a topic that we never tire of discussing and listening to. Who has been the best player in history without a Grand Slam title? There are many candidates, all of them defensible, although Greg Rusedski seems to have it very clear. The Brit has given us his opinion, and besides, supported it. 

"The talent that Marcelo Ríos had was out of any scale, it was incredible," declares the former World No. 4. "There hasn't been a player who hasn't won a Grand Slam that had his hands, he had everything for the game. Without injuries, I think he would have won not only one, but more than one Grand Slam. I can imagine him winning in Paris, although he lost the final in Australia. In the New York cement, there is no reason why he wouldn't have been successful, so the hardest part would have been at Wimbledon. In the other Grand Slams, undoubtedly, he could have won," Greg assures.

Roger Federer closes the door to being a television commentator... for now

Roger Federer closes the door to being a television commentator... for now

After retiring in the summer of 2022, Roger Federer is slowly approaching that moment where an excess of free time could awaken the desire to do something within the circuit again. Don't think he's just sitting around with his arms crossed – that doesn't exist when you have four kids, but you get the idea. In his latest interview, the Swiss discussed the idea of becoming a TV commentator, something we would all love. However, the Basel native still believes it is too early to take that step.

"Not at the moment, I'm focusing on my kids; it's time to be interested in what's important before they leave home. If any media outlet asks me right now, I would say no because I don't have the time, although never say never. Even Stefan Edberg never envisaged spending two years on the circuit with me, so I am willing to be a mentor to someone with questions; I'll be happy to share my advice," stated the 20-time champion.

Becker's forecast with one of his favorite players: "He will be top 10 in 2026"

Becker's forecast with one of his favorite players: "He will be top 10 in 2026"

Boris Becker is a tennis enthusiast, a man who never stopped following the circuit, caring about the changes, and taking an interest in its protagonists. One of his proteges has always been Alexander Bublik, for whom he made a successful short-term forecast a few days ago. "He will be top10 in 2026, in my opinion," assured the German on social media about a man who closes the season with his best ranking ever and, beyond the numbers, with the feeling that he finally wants to take the circuit seriously during the eleven months that make up the season.

Badosa designs her January 2026 schedule

Badosa designs her January 2026 schedule

After a final unsuccessful attempt to return this season on the Asian tour, Paula Badosa has been resting for a few weeks now, while also working on her conditioning so that the year 2026 will bring her all the happiness that was missing in this calendar. Still maintaining a position in the world's top 25, the Spanish tennis player will participate in an exhibition event at the end of December, although it won't be until January when she truly enters the competition. There, we will see her compete in the Adelaide WTA 500, a high-level test that will help her arrive at the Australian Open in top form. A tour that will surely bring her great memories, so we look forward to seeing her bloom again in the Antipodes.

Del Potro and Alcaraz meet on vacation

Del Potro and Alcaraz meet on vacation

With the lack of professional tournaments during these weeks, any tennis-related news is welcome to brighten our days. Even more so when the protagonists are legends like Juan Martín Del Potro and Carlos Alcaraz, who did not hesitate to take a couple of photos during an encounter that took place while on vacation for the Murcian player. There is always good chemistry whenever these two get together, a shame that there wasn't time to see them face off on the court at least once.

Carlos Alcaraz repeats as the best 'baker' on the circuit

Carlos Alcaraz repeats as the best 'baker' on the circuit

For anyone not very familiar with tennis jargon, when you beat your opponent 6-0, it is commonly called a 'bagel,' or when the score is 6-1, it's referred to as a 'breadstick.' It has now become a trend to track these results and determine at the end of the season who has been the best 'baker' on the circuit. In 2025, within the ATP tour, the prize went to Carlos Alcaraz, although by a narrow margin over Jannik Sinner. The player from Murcia managed to win eight sets 6-0 and 27 sets 6-1, totaling 35 freshly baked sets, just one ahead of the Italian's 34.

Which countries collected the most titles this season?

Which countries collected the most titles this season?

Although tennis is mostly an individual sport, one statistic that we always like to pay attention to at the end of the season is which countries end the year with the most titles. For example, this time Italy decisively dominated the ATP circuit with 11 titles, spread among six for Jannik Sinner, three for Luciano Darderi, and two for Flavio Cobolli. In the WTA circuit, there's no competition for the United States once again, where up to eight players managed to add to their trophy cabinets.

Regarding Spanish tennis, Carlos Alcaraz was the only player capable of winning trophies on both circuits. Spain ranks second on the ATP table with its eight titles, while in the women's locker room, we came up empty.

Tsitsipas congratulates his father with an emotional message: "You taught me to fight"

Tsitsipas congratulates his father with an emotional message: "You taught me to fight"

Yesterday was birthday at Stefanos Tsitsipas's home. It wasn't the 27-year-old Greek who blew out the candles, but his father Apostolos. The player took advantage of this to write a message on social media expressing his love for the most important person in his life. The person who has been with him since day one and still holds his hand. At this point, we all know the value of maintaining such a close relationship with a father.

Kyrgios signs up for a tournament for the start of the 2026 season

Kyrgios signs up for a tournament for the start of the 2026 season

To everyone's surprise, Nick Kyrgios is back in the headlines by appearing on the entry list for one of the first tournaments of the upcoming 2026 season. The Australian player could be planning his return to the courts for The Kooyong Classic, a tournament that will take place in Melbourne from January 13 to 15, where other players like Lorenzo Musetti, Alexander Bublik, Matteo Berrettini, and Donna Vekic will also participate.

 

Novak Djokovic
"In the best days of Sinner and Alcaraz they probably match the Big 3's level"

It is the debate that will accompany the tennis world in the coming years: Are Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner better than Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, and Novak Djokovic? As Alexander Dolgopolov who coincided during the era of the Big 3 gave his opinion through his social media: "On the best days of Sinner and Alcaraz, they probably match the level of the Big 3, but overall, they are less solid. From number three to fifteen, they are much weaker than those of our time, approximately similar from fifteen to fifty. And between 50 and 100, modern players are stronger than those of our time."

The fact that puts Sinner at the Big-3 table

The final stretch of Jannik Sinner's season has been sublime, especially considering that indoor hard court is his best surface. Nonetheless, 2025 has also been a great year for the Italian, particularly when facing players within the top 10. The newly crowned champion of the ATP Finals ends the year with 19 victories against top 10 players, a number that equals Roger Federer in 2006 and is only surpassed by Rafael Nadal in 2013 with 24 wins, and Novak Djokovic in 2015 with 31 wins.

Djokovic is now the tennis player with the most time as a top-4 in the ATP ranking

It is no trivial matter that Novak Djokovic has finished the season in the top-4 of the ATP rankings. The merit of seeing a 38-year-old player among the best in the world is enormous, almost as much as the length of time he has been among the top four in his sports career. The Serbian has spent 808 weeks in the top-4, equivalent to 16 seasons finishing in that exclusive club, surpassing Federer's 15 and Nadal's 15.

These are the only 3 tennis players in history to have contested the final of all four Grand Slam and ATP Finals in one season

Jannik Sinner made history in 2025 by becoming the third tennis player of all time capable of reaching the final of the five most important tournaments on the calendar, such as the four Grand Slams and the ATP Finals. Previously, only Roger Federer achieved this in 2006 and 2007, and Novak Djokovic in 2015 and 2023. The Serbian won four out of the five tournaments in those respective years, while the Swiss did exactly the same. Sinner, on the other hand, triumphed in three, surrendering to Alcaraz in Paris and New York.

Djokovic to invest 20 million euros in Athens tennis club

Novak Djokovic's idyll with his new residence is growing. The Serbian has been residing in Greece for a few months now, and according to the Greek media "Tennis24," the 24-time Grand Slam champion has reportedly invested around 20 million euros in creating an exclusive tennis club in Ellinikon, south of Athens. It is said to be a modern club planned in the coastal area. The project, valued at over 20 million euros, will feature more than 20 tennis courts, as well as padel and pickleball courts, and a comprehensive sports complex.

"In the best days of Sinner and Alcaraz they probably match the Big 3's level"

"In the best days of Sinner and Alcaraz they probably match the Big 3's level"

It is the debate that will accompany the tennis world in the coming years: Are Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner better than Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, and Novak Djokovic? As Alexander Dolgopolov who coincided during the era of the Big 3 gave his opinion through his social media: "On the best days of Sinner and Alcaraz, they probably match the level of the Big 3, but overall, they are less solid. From number three to fifteen, they are much weaker than those of our time, approximately similar from fifteen to fifty. And between 50 and 100, modern players are stronger than those of our time."

These are the only 3 tennis players in history to have contested the final of all four Grand Slam and ATP Finals in one season

These are the only 3 tennis players in history to have contested the final of all four Grand Slam and ATP Finals in one season

Jannik Sinner made history in 2025 by becoming the third tennis player of all time capable of reaching the final of the five most important tournaments on the calendar, such as the four Grand Slams and the ATP Finals. Previously, only Roger Federer achieved this in 2006 and 2007, and Novak Djokovic in 2015 and 2023. The Serbian won four out of the five tournaments in those respective years, while the Swiss did exactly the same. Sinner, on the other hand, triumphed in three, surrendering to Alcaraz in Paris and New York.

Djokovic to invest 20 million euros in Athens tennis club

Djokovic to invest 20 million euros in Athens tennis club

Novak Djokovic's idyll with his new residence is growing. The Serbian has been residing in Greece for a few months now, and according to the Greek media "Tennis24," the 24-time Grand Slam champion has reportedly invested around 20 million euros in creating an exclusive tennis club in Ellinikon, south of Athens. It is said to be a modern club planned in the coastal area. The project, valued at over 20 million euros, will feature more than 20 tennis courts, as well as padel and pickleball courts, and a comprehensive sports complex.

The fact that puts Sinner at the Big-3 table

The fact that puts Sinner at the Big-3 table

The final stretch of Jannik Sinner's season has been sublime, especially considering that indoor hard court is his best surface. Nonetheless, 2025 has also been a great year for the Italian, particularly when facing players within the top 10. The newly crowned champion of the ATP Finals ends the year with 19 victories against top 10 players, a number that equals Roger Federer in 2006 and is only surpassed by Rafael Nadal in 2013 with 24 wins, and Novak Djokovic in 2015 with 31 wins.

Djokovic is now the tennis player with the most time as a top-4 in the ATP ranking

Djokovic is now the tennis player with the most time as a top-4 in the ATP ranking

It is no trivial matter that Novak Djokovic has finished the season in the top-4 of the ATP rankings. The merit of seeing a 38-year-old player among the best in the world is enormous, almost as much as the length of time he has been among the top four in his sports career. The Serbian has spent 808 weeks in the top-4, equivalent to 16 seasons finishing in that exclusive club, surpassing Federer's 15 and Nadal's 15.

Carlos Alcaraz
Sock on Alcaraz and Sinner's relationship: "The narrative that they are very close to each other is being exaggerated"

Jack Sock has become the first person to express a contrary opinion to the good relationship shown between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. The former world number eight stated on the 'Nothing Major Show' podcast that the friendship between them is driven by the fans: "I think tennis fans in general obviously loved the narrative of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, and they are good friends, and I think now that they are retired and not around, people long for it so much that they are pushing this. In every tournament, I feel like every week now, you go to X and it's like, 'Oh, Carlos and Jannik, look at this interaction they had as they walked by the practice court'."

"In the best days of Sinner and Alcaraz they probably match the Big 3's level"

It is the debate that will accompany the tennis world in the coming years: Are Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner better than Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, and Novak Djokovic? As Alexander Dolgopolov who coincided during the era of the Big 3 gave his opinion through his social media: "On the best days of Sinner and Alcaraz, they probably match the level of the Big 3, but overall, they are less solid. From number three to fifteen, they are much weaker than those of our time, approximately similar from fifteen to fifty. And between 50 and 100, modern players are stronger than those of our time."

Musetti: "It is practically impossible for Sinner to lose against an opponent inferior to him, but Alcaraz, at times, it happens"

Lorenzo Musetti made an interesting reflection in a podcast from Juventus Turin about the difference between the two best tennis players of the moment, Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz: "Sinner has shown that it is very difficult, if not impossible, for him to lose a match against an inferior opponent, but Alcaraz, sometimes, experiences it, as happened in the first round of Paris, where he lost to Cameron Norrie, something unexpected," said the number eight in the ATP ranking.

Feliciano López, on the absences of Alcaraz and Sinner: "It's not just in the Davis Cup, it's very difficult to participate in all tournaments"

Feliciano López, director of the Davis Cup, spoke about the two most talked-about absences in these Davis Cup finals: Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. "I think the fact that the best players do not participate in all the best tennis tournaments in the world is something that affects all of us, all tournaments throughout the year. The calendar is packed. There are too many tournaments. It's very difficult for them to participate in all the tournaments. The Masters 1000 also suffer from the same problem because in the end neither Carlos, nor Jannik, nor any other elite player in the world participate. It's not something related to this competition, the Davis Cup. It's something that happens throughout the year in most of the major tennis events in the world," the former tennis player stated.

Alcaraz reveals which tennis player he would travel with... and the answer is not Sinner

Carlos Alcaraz underwent a quick questions test in which he had to choose a partner from the ATP Finals for different moments. For example, he chose Alex de Miñaur in case of needing love advice, Alexander Zverev for fashion advice, and Novak Djokovic if he had to tell a problem to someone. He also picked Ben Shelton as the partner he would travel and dine with. Surprisingly, he didn't mention Jannik Sinner, to whom he confessed that he would trust his car for parking.

Feliciano López, on the absences of Alcaraz and Sinner: "It's not just in the Davis Cup, it's very difficult to participate in all tournaments"

Feliciano López, on the absences of Alcaraz and Sinner: "It's not just in the Davis Cup, it's very difficult to participate in all tournaments"

Feliciano López, director of the Davis Cup, spoke about the two most talked-about absences in these Davis Cup finals: Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. "I think the fact that the best players do not participate in all the best tennis tournaments in the world is something that affects all of us, all tournaments throughout the year. The calendar is packed. There are too many tournaments. It's very difficult for them to participate in all the tournaments. The Masters 1000 also suffer from the same problem because in the end neither Carlos, nor Jannik, nor any other elite player in the world participate. It's not something related to this competition, the Davis Cup. It's something that happens throughout the year in most of the major tennis events in the world," the former tennis player stated.

Sock on Alcaraz and Sinner's relationship: "The narrative that they are very close to each other is being exaggerated"

Sock on Alcaraz and Sinner's relationship: "The narrative that they are very close to each other is being exaggerated"

Jack Sock has become the first person to express a contrary opinion to the good relationship shown between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. The former world number eight stated on the 'Nothing Major Show' podcast that the friendship between them is driven by the fans: "I think tennis fans in general obviously loved the narrative of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, and they are good friends, and I think now that they are retired and not around, people long for it so much that they are pushing this. In every tournament, I feel like every week now, you go to X and it's like, 'Oh, Carlos and Jannik, look at this interaction they had as they walked by the practice court'."

"In the best days of Sinner and Alcaraz they probably match the Big 3's level"

"In the best days of Sinner and Alcaraz they probably match the Big 3's level"

It is the debate that will accompany the tennis world in the coming years: Are Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner better than Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, and Novak Djokovic? As Alexander Dolgopolov who coincided during the era of the Big 3 gave his opinion through his social media: "On the best days of Sinner and Alcaraz, they probably match the level of the Big 3, but overall, they are less solid. From number three to fifteen, they are much weaker than those of our time, approximately similar from fifteen to fifty. And between 50 and 100, modern players are stronger than those of our time."

Musetti: "It is practically impossible for Sinner to lose against an opponent inferior to him, but Alcaraz, at times, it happens"

Musetti: "It is practically impossible for Sinner to lose against an opponent inferior to him, but Alcaraz, at times, it happens"

Lorenzo Musetti made an interesting reflection in a podcast from Juventus Turin about the difference between the two best tennis players of the moment, Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz: "Sinner has shown that it is very difficult, if not impossible, for him to lose a match against an inferior opponent, but Alcaraz, sometimes, experiences it, as happened in the first round of Paris, where he lost to Cameron Norrie, something unexpected," said the number eight in the ATP ranking.

Alcaraz reveals which tennis player he would travel with... and the answer is not Sinner

Alcaraz reveals which tennis player he would travel with... and the answer is not Sinner

Carlos Alcaraz underwent a quick questions test in which he had to choose a partner from the ATP Finals for different moments. For example, he chose Alex de Miñaur in case of needing love advice, Alexander Zverev for fashion advice, and Novak Djokovic if he had to tell a problem to someone. He also picked Ben Shelton as the partner he would travel and dine with. Surprisingly, he didn't mention Jannik Sinner, to whom he confessed that he would trust his car for parking.

Rafael Nadal
Nadal sends a message of support to the Spanish Davis Cup team after their defeat against Italy

This time it was not meant to be for the Spanish Davis Cup team, and after a memorable week, they fell with honors to Italy, the host and clear favorite. In fact, Jaume Munar came very close to sending the tie to the decisive doubles match, but ultimately, Flavio Cobolli prevailed with a score of 1-6, 7-6(5), 6-4. Following this incredible effort, Rafa Nadal wanted to send a message of support to the team captained by David Ferrer, via his social media: "Congratulations to the whole team! Amazing week in the Davis Cup! Congratulations, Italy, on the third consecutive Davis."

"In the best days of Sinner and Alcaraz they probably match the Big 3's level"

It is the debate that will accompany the tennis world in the coming years: Are Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner better than Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, and Novak Djokovic? As Alexander Dolgopolov who coincided during the era of the Big 3 gave his opinion through his social media: "On the best days of Sinner and Alcaraz, they probably match the level of the Big 3, but overall, they are less solid. From number three to fifteen, they are much weaker than those of our time, approximately similar from fifteen to fifty. And between 50 and 100, modern players are stronger than those of our time."

The fact that puts Sinner at the Big-3 table

The final stretch of Jannik Sinner's season has been sublime, especially considering that indoor hard court is his best surface. Nonetheless, 2025 has also been a great year for the Italian, particularly when facing players within the top 10. The newly crowned champion of the ATP Finals ends the year with 19 victories against top 10 players, a number that equals Roger Federer in 2006 and is only surpassed by Rafael Nadal in 2013 with 24 wins, and Novak Djokovic in 2015 with 31 wins.

Nadal chooses the best point he has won at Roland Garros

Rafael Nadal had to choose which was his best point won at Roland Garros. Not an easy task considering the 18 editions he participated in, winning 14 times. But after much thought, he was clear, a point against David Ferrer in the quarter-finals of Roland Garros 2005, where he executed a trademark passing shot. And this is how the Spaniard explains it: "It was a very important moment in the match, it was a very difficult shot coming from a complicated position. Watching it now reminds me of how fast I was back then."

Djokovic confesses what he feels when he watches Alcaraz-Sinner: "I have only felt it a couple of times watching Federer and Nadal"

Novak Djokovic did not hold back in his interview with Piers Morgan when talking about his feelings when watching a match between the two best tennis players of the moment: Carlos Alcaraz against Jannik Sinner: "I feel many things when I watch them play tennis. First of all, when I watch a tennis match, I see it with different eyes than the rest and I am very analytical and try to understand what they are doing on the court. And then I enter my phase of admiration, and that is something I have not felt many times in my life. I have only felt it a couple of times watching Federer and Nadal."

Nadal confesses which was his favorite Roland Garros final: "I had the feeling that I was less favorite"

The king of clay, Rafael Nadal, talked about the tournament he won 14 times, his kingdom Roland Garros. But this time, the Mallorcan got wet and confessed which of his fourteen finals was his favorite: "Possibly, the first two sets of the 2020 final were very special. It was the year it was played in autumn due to the Covid pandemic, and those cold conditions favored Djokovic. I had the feeling that year I was less favored. But in that final, I managed to raise my level in a special way," he said in statements to the Parisian tournament. In that final, Nadal was a storm and overwhelmed Novak Djokovic with a score of 6-0, 6-2, 7-5.

Nadal picks who the four best tennis players in history are

Rarely has a tennis player of the caliber of Rafael Nadal responded so clearly to a direct question about who the greatest tennis players of all time are, in his opinion. The Spaniard did not hesitate to select Rod Laver, Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and himself as the masterful quartet in the history of this sport.

Nadal sends a message of support to the Spanish Davis Cup team after their defeat against Italy

Nadal sends a message of support to the Spanish Davis Cup team after their defeat against Italy

This time it was not meant to be for the Spanish Davis Cup team, and after a memorable week, they fell with honors to Italy, the host and clear favorite. In fact, Jaume Munar came very close to sending the tie to the decisive doubles match, but ultimately, Flavio Cobolli prevailed with a score of 1-6, 7-6(5), 6-4. Following this incredible effort, Rafa Nadal wanted to send a message of support to the team captained by David Ferrer, via his social media: "Congratulations to the whole team! Amazing week in the Davis Cup! Congratulations, Italy, on the third consecutive Davis."

"In the best days of Sinner and Alcaraz they probably match the Big 3's level"

"In the best days of Sinner and Alcaraz they probably match the Big 3's level"

It is the debate that will accompany the tennis world in the coming years: Are Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner better than Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, and Novak Djokovic? As Alexander Dolgopolov who coincided during the era of the Big 3 gave his opinion through his social media: "On the best days of Sinner and Alcaraz, they probably match the level of the Big 3, but overall, they are less solid. From number three to fifteen, they are much weaker than those of our time, approximately similar from fifteen to fifty. And between 50 and 100, modern players are stronger than those of our time."

Nadal chooses the best point he has won at Roland Garros

Nadal chooses the best point he has won at Roland Garros

Rafael Nadal had to choose which was his best point won at Roland Garros. Not an easy task considering the 18 editions he participated in, winning 14 times. But after much thought, he was clear, a point against David Ferrer in the quarter-finals of Roland Garros 2005, where he executed a trademark passing shot. And this is how the Spaniard explains it: "It was a very important moment in the match, it was a very difficult shot coming from a complicated position. Watching it now reminds me of how fast I was back then."

Nadal confesses which was his favorite Roland Garros final: "I had the feeling that I was less favorite"

Nadal confesses which was his favorite Roland Garros final: "I had the feeling that I was less favorite"

The king of clay, Rafael Nadal, talked about the tournament he won 14 times, his kingdom Roland Garros. But this time, the Mallorcan got wet and confessed which of his fourteen finals was his favorite: "Possibly, the first two sets of the 2020 final were very special. It was the year it was played in autumn due to the Covid pandemic, and those cold conditions favored Djokovic. I had the feeling that year I was less favored. But in that final, I managed to raise my level in a special way," he said in statements to the Parisian tournament. In that final, Nadal was a storm and overwhelmed Novak Djokovic with a score of 6-0, 6-2, 7-5.

The fact that puts Sinner at the Big-3 table

The fact that puts Sinner at the Big-3 table

The final stretch of Jannik Sinner's season has been sublime, especially considering that indoor hard court is his best surface. Nonetheless, 2025 has also been a great year for the Italian, particularly when facing players within the top 10. The newly crowned champion of the ATP Finals ends the year with 19 victories against top 10 players, a number that equals Roger Federer in 2006 and is only surpassed by Rafael Nadal in 2013 with 24 wins, and Novak Djokovic in 2015 with 31 wins.

Djokovic confesses what he feels when he watches Alcaraz-Sinner: "I have only felt it a couple of times watching Federer and Nadal"

Djokovic confesses what he feels when he watches Alcaraz-Sinner: "I have only felt it a couple of times watching Federer and Nadal"

Novak Djokovic did not hold back in his interview with Piers Morgan when talking about his feelings when watching a match between the two best tennis players of the moment: Carlos Alcaraz against Jannik Sinner: "I feel many things when I watch them play tennis. First of all, when I watch a tennis match, I see it with different eyes than the rest and I am very analytical and try to understand what they are doing on the court. And then I enter my phase of admiration, and that is something I have not felt many times in my life. I have only felt it a couple of times watching Federer and Nadal."

Nadal picks who the four best tennis players in history are

Nadal picks who the four best tennis players in history are

Rarely has a tennis player of the caliber of Rafael Nadal responded so clearly to a direct question about who the greatest tennis players of all time are, in his opinion. The Spaniard did not hesitate to select Rod Laver, Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and himself as the masterful quartet in the history of this sport.

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