"Sinner and Alcaraz are better than the Big 3, but.."

Diego Jiménez Rubio | 8 Dec 2025 | 10.33

Sinner and Alcaraz, comparison with Big 3. Photo: gettyimages

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It is inevitable, a clear human weakness and possibly unfair. Comparison. That's what many tennis fans' minds are focused on after enjoying the journey of the Big 3, seeing how Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are making history. Greg Rusedski, a former tennis player who reached a Grand Slam final, addresses the issue in a surprising way.

He may not be the most media-exposed person in the tennis world, but he performs a recognized role as an analyst on British television, closely follows current tennis events, and knows what it's like to be ranked World No. 4 and a US Open finalist, which he achieved in 1997. Greg Rusedski delved into one of the major current debates at tennis365, bringing a calm comparison between Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, and the Big 3, entering a tricky territory where his arguments could be distorted.

Rusedski believes the level of tennis displayed by Sinner and Alcaraz has never been seen before

"What we are witnessing with Sinner and Alcaraz is the progression of times in sports. Over the years, science introduces new nuances in tennis, improves racket technology, players' physicality, technique... What Jannik and Carlos are achieving is elevating tennis to a higher level; they are playing at a level never seen before, so it can be said they are better than the Big 3. However, that does not mean Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic wouldn't have reached this level of play if they had the current conditions," stated the British analyst.

He is not the first to propose this line of thought, challenging to understand for many, but it makes evident sense when analyzing this sport's history. "In my generation, we had Sampras, who with his 14 Grand Slam titles seemed unbeatable. Then came the Big 3, and we all feared what might happen when they finished their careers. The emergence of Sinner and Alcaraz has been as immediate as it has been brilliant, and both are unique because they bring different elements to the game," commented a marveling Rusedski on this new rivalry.

The Big 3's records will be hard to surpass by Sinner and Alcaraz, with the challenge of longevity ahead

"Seeing how Alcaraz is breaking precocity records is amazing. It's the best possible news for tennis, and holding six Grand Slam titles at 22 is incredible. Then you watch Sinner and how he uses his skiing skills to move naturally around the court. I have never seen a player move so well. Other players say both hit the ball as hard from forehand to backhand and have more power than the Big 3. The Roland Garros final was one of the best matches in history," he remarked.

Taking all this into account, Greg Rusedski clarifies that one cannot diminish the successes and statistical records of Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic. "We are witnessing two players operating at a level never seen before, but that does not mean they can win as much as the Big 3. It's a very different discussion. We must respect the triumphant longevity of Roger, Rafa, and Novak. Their records will be hard to surpass," declared the British former tennis player.

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