Former ATP Player Gives Verdict on How Long Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz’s Dominance Can Last

Carlos Alcaraz leads Jannik Sinner 10-6 in their head-to-head record, winning four of their last six meetings.

Former ATP Player Gives Verdict on How Long Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz’s Dominance Can Last

Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner (Image via X/Jannik Sinner HQ)

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Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz have absolutely dominated the men’s circuit this season. The two stars without a doubt showed a higher level of performance compared to other players, particularly those in the top 10. Former ATP player Feliciano Lopez has revealed that he doesn’t see their dominance ending in the near future.

Sinner and Alcaraz will never forget the 2025 season. Although their dominance began in 2024, it reached a higher level this year as the two stars met in six finals, including three consecutive Grand Slam championship matches. Between them, they won 14 titles, four of which were all the Grand Slams this year.

Sinner won the Australian Open and Wimbledon Championships, while Alcaraz won the French Open and the US Open. However, Alcaraz claimed the ultimate year-end World No.1 prize despite a desperate battle from Sinner in the end. The Spaniard finished above the Italian star, with a 550-point ranking lead.

Sinner holds a huge 6,340 points lead over Alexander Zverev, who finishes as No.3. The gap between the two top stars and Zverev is so large that no one on tour even came close to a striking distance. That means, even if Zverev wins the next three Grand Slams while Alcaraz and Sinner finish in the semi-finals, he wouldn’t become the No.1.

In fact, Zverev’s chances of leaving the top 10 are higher than getting to No.1. During a press conference at the Davis Cup, the tournament director Feliciano Lopez was asked about the dominance of Sinner and Alcaraz. The former Spanish player revealed that he doesn’t see anyone coming close to the duo in the next three years:

The numbers speak for themselves. I don’t have a crystal ball, but in the short term, it’s unlikely to change. I don’t see any player capable of challenging them for the major titles and the world No. 1 spot. For the next three years? Maybe there will be a Sinner from Slovenia or an Alcaraz from another country. Nobody knows yet… But there is an abysmal gap between them and the rest.

Sinner finished the season in better form than Alcaraz as he won four titles in his last five tournaments. He met Alcaraz in the final of the ATP Finals in Turin and defeated the 22-year-old in straight sets, taking their head-to-head record to 6-10 on tour, but it was his second win over Alcaraz this season in their six meetings.

Feliciano Lopez reveals why Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are superior to other players on tour

One huge factor that has helped Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner dominate the men’s circuit is their ability to improve at a rate that no other player can keep up with.

Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner (2)
Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner (Image via X/Carlos Alcaraz 4K, Jannik Sinner HQ)

During the aforementioned press conference, Feliciano Lopez revealed that Sinner and Alcaraz are always evolving in every aspect of their game with the aim of getting perfection. He added that they are mentally and technically better than other players:

They are too strong, whether physically, technically, or mentally. The trend is confirmed over time. They also have the ability to evolve and perfect their tennis in all areas of the game, while the others cannot. Tennis is very lucky to have these two players. They are two different personalities, two great representatives of this sport.

Sinner and Alcaraz have both ended their 2025 season after withdrawing from the Davis Cup Finals in Bologna. Alcaraz would have taken part in the tournament, representing Spain if not for an injury that he suffered in the championship match of the ATP Finals in Turin. They will hope to continue their rivalry in the 2026 season.

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