Roddick analyzes the keys to the Sinner-Alcaraz match: "Carlos is capable of everything"

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After more than half a year since they first officially faced each other on the circuit, Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz meet in what promises to be the great final of the ATP Rome 2025. This matchup could mark a turning point for one or the other, potentially giving a glimpse of what might happen in just a couple of weeks at Roland Garros, the second Grand Slam of the season.

In the hours leading up to the match, Andy Roddick focused on analyzing the keys to a meeting expected to deliver intense emotions, with Sinner making his comeback after serving his three-month doping suspension, playing as the crowd favorite, and Alcaraz eager to continue showcasing his exceptional form on the surface.

Alcaraz, the best on clay in recent seasons

"The interesting thing is that when you look at Alcaraz's statistics at different times of the year, we have worried about him...," said Andy on Tennis Channel. "Perhaps after Australia or after losing to Goffin in Miami, we started to have doubts. Then you look at the stats and see that he wins six matches for every one he loses, and you wonder: 'What level are we comparing him to?' I don't think the issue on clay has ever been about his form; he has shown that he is the best clay-court player in the world in the last two years, it's just a matter of health."

Concern about Sinner

"I'll be watching, Sinner in that third set of the semifinal, seemed to be managing his movements a bit. I think this is something to consider in the early exchanges on Sunday. If you're Sinner and there's an unknown issue affecting him, you don't risk it for Roland Garros," Roddick asserted, although Jannik himself admitted it's a blister on his foot that bothers him during certain movements.

Key points of the Rome final between Sinner and Alcaraz

"Carlos Alcaraz is a genius at finding ways to hit behind his opponents, especially when the foothold is not as solid. Carlos Alcaraz is capable of everything. He can hit high balls like Casper Ruud, he can strike that backhand across the court, he can hit down the line. It won't be easy for Sinner to engage in that type of exchange where he is the best in the world. 

Carlos doesn't want Jannik to make several shots from the same position. That's when he can distribute the game, that's when he can unleash his power. Carlos is probably the best-equipped person on the planet to face Jannik Sinner," Andy pointed out as the main keys of the showdown.

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