Four months have passed since the last showdown between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, and people are already yearning for a new duel between them. After a 2025 where they played a total of six matches (4-2 in favor of the Spanish player), three of them in a Grand Slam final with the Roland Garros one being memorable, in 2026 they have yet to face each other.
While at the beginning of the season Sinner stumbled with defeats in the Australian Open semifinals against Novak Djokovic and in the Doha quarterfinals against Jakub Mensik, in the latest tournament, Alcaraz was eliminated by Daniil Medvedev.
Therefore, in this Miami Open, the stage is set for their first encounter of the year, possibly in a final matchup. Exactly where three years ago, they delivered one of their best battles, perhaps only comparable to the Roland Garros 2025 final and the 2022 US Open quarterfinals in terms of intensity, excitement, and spectacular plays on both sides of the court. In that thrilling night match, with a roaring crowd, the Italian emerged victorious (6-7(4), 6-4, 6-2).
Now, three years later and after a few months without a duel between the two top players in the world, Alcaraz revealed in an interview with Sky Sports that both he and the general public are eager to see them ignite the court once again. Could it be on March 29th?
A Fond Memory of that 2023 Encounter Despite the Loss
"It was a very tough match, with many moments where I had the upper hand and could have won, and other moments where he could have taken the first set and potentially won the match in two sets."

"The level of that match was extremely high, and people enjoyed it a lot. There was a lot of tension from the fans cheering for me and those supporting Sinner. But that famous point we both played is the perfect example to define the level we showcase every time we play each other. It was a beautiful and at the same time challenging match, but I consider it a good match for both of us."
Carlos Alcaraz Eager to Face Jannik Sinner Again
"Obviously, this is what we play and work for. We always strive to be at 100% for that moment. People are already looking forward to another match between us, and we will try to make it happen in Miami. We came very close at Indian Wells, and we'll see here, but hopefully, that final will take place, which is the one I like," said Carlos Alcaraz, eagerly anticipating a reunion with his friend and rival, Jannik Sinner.
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