Baghdatis on Alcaraz: "I believe he will win more than Sinner, he has more variety"

Carlos Navarro | 15 Dec 2025 | 18.23

Alcaraz or Sinner? Marcos Baghdatis weighs in. Source: Getty

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The start of the 2026 season is approaching, and very few fans or analysts would dare to bet on a break in the Jannik Sinner-Carlos Alcaraz duo. Spanish and Italian players have been dominating the Grand Slam titles for the past two seasons, far ahead of their ranking ATP competitors. The best part is that they are still in the early stages of their careers, with plenty of time to leave a huge mark historically.

The debate sometimes shifts to who of the two will be more successful. Should one bet on the consistency and reliability of Jannik Sinner, or on the brilliance and magic of Carlos Alcaraz? As they both enhance their game, feed off each other, and cover for each other's scarce weaknesses, former players and fans respond to the million-dollar question. The latest to do so was Marcos Baghdatis, the best Cypriot tennis player in history, former #8 in the ATP rankings, and Australian Open finalist... his choice, along with his reasons, will not leave anyone indifferent.

"It's a tough question. I would choose Alcaraz (who will win more Grand Slams) because he has more variety in his game. Perhaps he is mentally less consistent than Sinner, so it might backfire on me, but I would go with Carlos," affirmed the Cypriot in an interview with Tennis 365. He also didn't hesitate to compare the current tennis era with the one he was part of, at the peak of the Big Three era.

"Comparing is very complicated. Before, players like Roger, Rafa, Novak, or Andy had a lot of competition behind them pushing and pressuring them. When I say a lot, I mean players like Wawrinka, Tsonga, Ferrer. I think that's where they stand out more: the level of competition they faced was slightly higher. I might be wrong, but that's what I think. Nevertheless, the only way we could compare Alcaraz and Sinner with them is to put them in that era," frankly said Baghdatis, who knows what he's talking about having faced Federer (his downfall in his only Grand Slam final), Djokovic, and Nadal numerous times.

Who is chosen to compete against Alcaraz and Sinner? Baghdatis picks a name above the rest

When discussing dominances and eras, it naturally leads to thinking about real alternatives for the reign of Jannik and Carlos. Is there someone who can challenge them soon? To what extent is there a promise to reach their level of play? According to Marcos, only one name can be considered in this debate... and it still needs some months of development.

"I would say the only one is Joao Fonseca. He is the only one I think can... and will. Besides Joao, especially in a Grand Slam and over five sets, I don't see anyone who can stop them. Maybe Zverev might win one here and there, but it will be challenging," firmly stated. The first big test for the rest, an Australian Open 2026 getting closer... and it will be a clear Jannik-Carlos versus the world.

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