When Alcaraz plays his best tennis, he is better than Sinner

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The 2024 season admits no doubts: Jannik Sinner is the best tennis player in the world. With a record of 73-6, no other player has won more matches than the Italian, nor has raised as many titles, nor has led his country to Davis Cup triumph, nor has accumulated more prize money, nor has been more consistent... Shall I continue? The debate is non-existent, impossible in the face of one of the most sublime calendars remembered in modern times, one of those that have reminded us of the days when the Big3 took the lead in January and didn't let go until December. However, beyond the numbers, can we say that Jannik is the best player?

We're talking about pure gameplay, a range of shots, projection, and evolutionary limits. One fact urges us to raise our voices: of Sinner's six defeats this season, three were against Carlos Alcaraz, who always outperformed him when they met in official matches. Sufficient information for some experts to dare to go against the current and affirm that the Murcian has not yet said his last word and that this showdown has only just begun. In a chat with Tennis Majors, later covered by the portal Tennis 365, we can read Patrick Mouratoglou's opinion on this fascinating topic.

"If we've seen Alcaraz beat Sinner more times so far, it's mainly because Alcaraz can create more on the court," the coach begins. "Carlos has that extra power and can also compete with Jannik in terms of movement. The thing is that Alcaraz has been making quite a few unforced errors in recent months, a factor in which Sinner doesn't err as much. So, their matches have many ups and downs and frequently change; suddenly one is leading for a while, but then the other takes the lead. Nevertheless, when Alcaraz plays his best tennis, I believe he's better than Sinner," concludes the Frenchman, someone who always stands by his opinions.

IN 2025, THE ACID TEST

Now that we've all seen what Sinner is capable of – including Alcaraz himself – it's time for the Spaniard to roll up his sleeves in December to take another step forward in his career. We know he has all the shots, adapts to all surfaces, and doesn't shrink in crucial moments. However, can he deliver this discourse over a full year? Without experiencing ups and downs or running out of steam in the final stretch? This test was already aced by the Italian, with flying colors. This is the challenge that, according to Mouratoglou, is only a matter of time.

"One cannot play their best tennis throughout the match, and that's where Sinner is much more stable; that's why his matches are becoming tighter each time," explains the current coach of Naomi Osaka. "Sinner can hit a winner on every shot, the feeling is unsettling because you can never relax, as if you're always in danger, which prevents you from building. But the most important thing is not that he puts the opponent in danger all the time, but that he does it with such consistency, having everything under control. Jannik has that level of aggressiveness and control simultaneously, making him so special," Patrick concludes.

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