Panatta confesses that tennis player can enter the rivalry of Alcaraz and Sinner

Andrés Tomás Rico | 11 Jun 2025 | 21.28

Panatta confesses that a tennis player can enter the rivalry between Alcaraz and Sinner

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Adriano Panatta was, until the dazzling emergence of Jannik Sinner, the greatest legend that Italian men's tennis had alongside Nicola Pietrangeli. Panatta reached number four in the world and won the Roland Garros in 1976, and just a few days ago, his compatriot was just a point away from breaking a 49-year streak, but Carlos Alcaraz stood in his way.

The former tennis player is a respected voice in Italian tennis and often shares his opinions on the world number one's achievements. And this time, after squandering three championship points in Paris, he wasn't going to stay silent. So, he took the opportunity to give an interview with Tuttosport.

Today, Alcaraz and Sinner have no rivals

"Alcaraz and Sinner are two steps ahead of the rest. We will have to get used to seeing them in almost every final. I don't see who can beat them," stated the Roman in an opinion that is gradually spreading throughout the circuit. However, he dared to mention a player who, in his view, could approach the top two in the world.

"The only one with possibilities is perhaps Lorenzo Musetti, because he is the most talented among the others and could be the one to have a chance to threaten them. Of course, provided he improves some aspects of his game," ventured Pannata, who also talked about other players. "Novak Djokovic is getting older, although he showed a great level until the end of the semifinal against Sinner, I also don't see how Alexander Zverev can worry them, while Jack Draper is a good player, but he hasn't convinced me enough yet. That's why I think only Lorenzo can stop them."

After his risky yet plausible bet, he analyzed the historic final between Alcaraz and Sinner and downplayed the significance of the three missed championship points by the San Candido player: "I feel sorry for Jannik, but this is how it goes when you play a tight match against a strong opponent. He lost some games that he should have won by one or two points. Before the final, I wasn't sure if he was physically ready, but he persevered, although it's normal to have issues when you play for more than five hours."

Finally, he concluded with a topic that is being widely discussed in Italian media: the clear support of the French audience for Alcaraz throughout the final: "If Jannik had won, the French would have thrown themselves off the Eiffel Tower. Sinner handled everything perfectly, not even blinking. He didn't need their support." He pointed out one of the possible reasons for this decision made by the Parisian spectators: "On the other hand, he is pragmatic, while Alcaraz is more temperamental and that has earned him the affection of the crowd. But I don't think that's a problem," stated Panatta who, to this day, sees no real challengers for Sinner and Alcaraz, but is betting for a future where Lorenzo Musetti sits at the same table.

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