Stan Wawrinka is a more than authorized voice to comment on everything surrounding the world of tennis. The Swiss, who is in his final season as a professional tennis player after over 20 years of career, and whose main milestones have been three Grand Slams (Australian Open 2014, Roland Garros 2015, US Open 2016), weighed in on the ongoing debate in today's tennis. Who is better? Carlos Alcaraz or Jannik Sinner?
Despite the fact that the Spaniard has been sidelined since mid-April due to wrist issues and the Italian, after a nearly perfect clay-court swing until his collapse at Roland Garros, is somewhat physically worn out, if both are at 100%, they have no rival. But as expected, since the two are the kings of the circuit, having shared eight of the last nine Grand Slams, the comparisons between them are constant, and in an interview with the first & red podcast, the Swiss had to choose between one or the other.
Stan Wawrinka explains why he prefers Carlos Alcaraz over Jannik Sinner
"If I had to choose one, I would go with Alcaraz. He has more versatility and tactical possibilities," confessed the 41-year-old tennis player. Although he wanted to emphasize that, as of now, they have no rival. "Both are much better than other players, and when they face off, it's a match everyone wants to see because of their very different styles."
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Coincidentally, the Lausanne native has never had the chance to face Carlos Alcaraz in all the years they have shared the circuit. He stated in an interview earlier this year that one of the things that motivated him the most for his last year as a professional was the possibility of playing against the Spaniard. But time passes, and opportunities run out, especially with the prolonged absence of the Murcian. However, in the North American hard-court swing starting in August, an opportunity could arise.
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