Rinderkech, before his duel against Alcaraz: "I am not going to be intimidated"

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Arthur Rinderknech is one of those players who may not strike fear at first by name, but could fall into the category of underrated tennis players, as he possesses a rather dangerous game, especially on fast surfaces like the US Open.

The Frenchman has significantly improved in recent years and has become a player with weapons to be taken seriously. He did go through a terrible slump earlier this season, struggling to win more than two consecutive matches until the grass court swing, where he regained confidence and returned to the player he aspires to be.

On grass, he rediscovered his best game and managed to defeat Shelton and Opelka, arriving in great form at Wimbledon, where he stunned Alexander Zverev in the first round. Here at the US Open 2025, he has reached the round of 16 of a Grand Slam for the first time in his career, which will enable him to make a significant leap in the ATP Ranking, potentially returning to the Top 60 and aiming to match or surpass his career-best ranking of 42nd.

Rinderknech is a player who thrives on attacking tennis. Standing at 1.96m tall, he showcases great mobility despite his height. He possesses a tricky serve and always has the net in mind. While he doesn't necessarily serve-volley as a general rule, his approach is to try to close points by moving forward rather than constructing from the back.

Despite his height, he moves well from the baseline and can defend effectively from there. However, he prefers to dictate play and be aggressive. Though his serve is his biggest weapon, he also has a decent forehand but struggles more with his backhand. Perhaps, that is his main weakness, and Carlos Alcaraz may find a direct pathway to winners there, as Rinderknech tends to use it more defensively.

He already faced Sinner at Roland Garros and gave him a tough challenge

“I also played against Zverev at Wimbledon and beat him,” Rinderknech tells L’Equipe. “I have faced the 1, 2, and 3 players in the recent Grand Slams. Of course, I prefer to face them in the round of 16 and not in the first round, like Jannik and Sascha. I have been fortunate to face Alcaraz several times, so I know what it takes to compete with him. It's a huge step, but I won't be intimidated. I will try to advance with my game and give my all on the court,” he adds.

“I can't consider myself the favorite against Carlos, but I have the same determination and desire to go for the win. Obviously, it will be tough, as along with Jannik, they are the top two players in the world. Nearly unbeatable. I did manage to bother him a bit in the past. I know I can showcase my talent,” says Rinderknech, who came close to beating Carlitos at Queen’s 2023, pushing him to the limit, with the match decided in the third-set tiebreak.

Arthur knows he has nothing to lose against Carlitos and comes into these US Open round of 16 with momentum, his first time in such a setting, so he will play freely and fearlessly. This will make him a bit more dangerous. However, he may face a physical challenge, as he endured a tough first week at the tournament. Without quick matches, Rinderknech has spent nearly 10 hours on the court, four and a half hours more than Alcaraz. This factor could potentially decide the outcome if the match goes the distance.
 

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