Agassi points out the biggest difference between Sinner and Alcaraz

Fernando Murciego | 16 May 2025 | 11.18

Andre Agassi analyzes the differences between Sinner and Alcaraz. Source: Getty

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The tennis world is nervous not knowing who will be the dominant force in the ATP circuit in the coming years. Will it be Carlos Alcaraz or Jannik Sinner? Considering their achievements and age, we could very well be witnessing a clear example of power bipartisanship, although saying this is the same as saying nothing. The public wants us to step into the unknown, even though not even the great legends of this sport know for certain what the future holds. In a recent interview with Tennis Channel, the good old Andre Agassi attempted to compare the two current talents, evaluating their strengths and where a slight advantage for the Spaniard might lie.

"It's a fascinating question, perhaps the question of the moment, given what both are achieving and what they already represent for the world of sports. People wonder who of the two will end up being better, who will have a better career. Whatever we say will be more of a prediction than reality, but for me, the key is that Alcaraz is above any slippery condition he may face, that's where his great opportunity to outdo Sinner lies," boldly stated the Las Vegas native, who has already shared some intimate moments with the young Murcian at past events.

"What impresses me most about Alcaraz, although I believe he still has many things to improve, is when I've seen him on grass or slippery ground, his way of slowing down, especially compared to other faster opponents like Tommy Paul or Alex De Minaur. These two, for instance, lose a lot of their confidence and balance whenever they step onto clay or grass, they don't move the same. Paul has had great success against Alcaraz, but it's always been on hard courts. I don't know how Alcaraz manages not to lose all these components when switching to other surfaces; it's like a spaceship playing against regular planes, his strength, balance, and agility are always there," states the ex-champion of eight Grand Slams, who has always shown great admiration for Carlitos.

"On grass, it's amazing how he reaches every ball, covers drop shots, moves athletically as if it were nothing. I suppose the secret lies in his legs, where all that strength comes from. When he competes on these two surfaces, he starts with that advantage, as long as he's healthy and feels the ball well," Agassi concludes about our first guest, someone who, however, seems to be diligently chasing the peak form of his biggest rival.

SINNER'S ADVANTAGE

"When you see Sinner playing on hard courts, the feeling is that he can handle all these balls, there's a lot of action on the court, but Jannik is able to get on top of that ball, even overcome the effects and rotation of Carlos's ball. The way Sinner strikes the ball is by punishing it, but always with intentionality and maximum energy. When he starts playing this way, especially on hard courts, as he did in the last US Open, it's hard to stop," recalls Andre about the Italian's first title at Flushing Meadows.

The former world No. 1's reading seems clear: they are both extremely good, sometimes unstoppable, but if we bring this debate to surfaces... that's where the Spaniard could have a slight advantage on clay and grass, while the Italian would be the dominant one on hard courts. "Now we have to see him at Roland Garros and Wimbledon, where it's normal to drop about 3% in various factors, such as return or movement within the court; this could be a truly differential factor," predicts the American, someone who enjoys this duel like any of us.

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