These two boys are following in the footsteps of the Big3

Fernando Murciego | 4 Oct 2024 | 07.55

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner in the final of Beijing 2024. Source: Getty

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A couple of days have passed since the ATP 500 final in Beijing, but the outcome was so spectacular that we are still receiving comments about the performance of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. One who always joins in with his opinion is Mats Wilander, a prominent figure at Eurosport. In this case, the former World No. 1 does not hold back any compliments for these two talents destined to lead the circuit for a decade.

"When Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are at their best, there is no way anyone can play better tennis, not now or ever," emphasizes the commentator without a doubt. "The spectacle they have shown in Beijing has been great, super entertaining; I rank it up there as one of the best sporting events in history. Every time they face each other, that magic happens, they always produce that kind of suspense favoring entertainment," assesses the seven-time Grand Slam champion.

"What happens when Sinner and Alcaraz meet on the court is a match that can go either way, you never know in which direction the victory will go. Either of them can win, as if neither of them feels intimidated by the other person. Then there are shifts in dynamics, as in any other tennis match, but they don't last long. Theirs last five or ten minutes at most, until the other guy returns and invents something to regain the top spot," analyzes Växjö about the over three-hour battle they had this Wednesday in Beijing.

Beyond tennis, which is indisputable, there is something else to highlight about the figures of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. Two young men who have taken over the circuit in 2024 through victories, consistency, and that determination of great champions that leads you to lift Grand Slam trophies. With a racket in hand, they are superheroes, but even without it, they show a special essence.

"Alcaraz is the same person he has been for the past three or four years, a diamond in the rough, sometimes really polished, but still a diamond in the rough. As for Jannik, he has made these duels more interesting by becoming more complete, playing with more variety and daring to hit a winner here and there. I truly hope Carlos doesn't change, that he doesn't polish his game too much because that's what makes him so interesting," points out from experience.

AN INEVITABLE COMPARISON

And to finish, Wilander couldn't hold back in front of such a great opportunity. To have Federer, Nadal, Djokovic, Alcaraz, and Sinner at the same table? It's a temptation that has been on the table for months, but the Swede seems to have it clearer and clearer. We don't know what will happen in the future, the careers of the Spaniard and the Italian have just begun, but it is evident that they have started at a speed that gives confidence that they can conclude their paths with tons of glory in their suitcase... and I'm not just referring to trophies.

"In terms of level, these two guys are following in the footsteps of the Big3. I hope Roger, Novak, and Rafa are not listening to me, but in terms of level, when Sinner and Alcaraz are at their best, there is no way anyone is playing better tennis. With them, the ball does things directly, more complicated than the rest," concludes the Swede in his speech.

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