Mats Wilander, a seven-time Grand Slam champion, has sparked quite a debate in the tennis world by saying that Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are better than the Big Three – Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic – when they’re at their best ¹ ² ³. This statement comes after the thrilling match between Alcaraz and Sinner at the 2024 China Open, where Alcaraz emerged victorious in a three-hour, 21-minute encounter ¹.
Wilander believes that the level of play between Alcaraz and Sinner is unmatched, even surpassing that of the legendary Big Three ¹ ² ³. However, not everyone agrees with this assessment, including tennis legend Boris Becker, who thinks it’s premature to make such claims ².
It’s worth noting that Alcaraz and Sinner have been making waves in the tennis world with their impressive performances. Alcaraz won the French Open and Wimbledon, becoming the youngest player to achieve this feat in the same year ³. Sinner, on the other hand, has been dominating the ATP rankings and has a substantial lead over Alcaraz ³.
While opinions may vary, one thing is certain – the rivalry between Alcaraz and Sinner is exciting and promises to deliver many more thrilling matches in the future.
