Patrick Mouratoglou claims Novak Djokovic will find it ‘harder to beat’ Jannik Sinner than Carlos Alcaraz

Naomi Osaka's coach Patrick Mouratoglou thinks it would be harder for Novak Djokovic to beat Jannik Sinner than Carlos Alcaraz.

Patrick Mouratoglou claims Novak Djokovic will find it ‘harder to beat’ Jannik Sinner than Carlos Alcaraz

Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, Patrick Mouratoglou, Jannik Sinner (Images via X, Vogue)

Patrick Mouratoglou talked about whether the collaboration between Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray would be a success or not. And while doing so, he commented on if Djokovic, under the guidance of Murray, would be able to overcome the two talented youngsters Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.

Both Alcaraz and Sinner outclassed Djokovic this season on the tour. The Serb lost the Australian Open semifinal and the Shanghai Masters final to the World No. 1, while Alcaraz defeated him in the Wimbledon final for the second time on the trot.

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To tackle the Alcaraz and Sinner problem among others, Djokovic, who had been coachless since March, hired Murray in November. As per Naomi Osaka‘s coach, Djokovic, who will be 38 next season, will find it tougher to win over Sinner than Alcaraz.

I would say no (if Murray is the right person to motivate Djokovic) because I don’t think he has that personality, he’s very quiet, but he’s very smart, and I think he’ll have good ideas on how to challenge Novak so that he finds a new form of motivation. The challenge is huge because the level of Alcaraz and Sinner is impressive. It might be harder for Novak to beat Sinner than Alcaraz because Jannik doesn’t give anything away.

Patrick Mouratoglou told Tennis Majors

Murray had retired at the Paris Olympics after losing in the quarterfinals. Djokovic however emerged as the champion in singles by overcoming Alcaraz in the final.

Patrick Mouratoglou reveals what Novak Djokovic should do to beat Jannik Sinner

Jannik Sinner‘s game is often considered to be like Novak Djokovic. He has beaten the Belgrade native four times in their eight matches and would be hoping to continue his winning ways the next season. Patrick Mouratoglou explained how Djokovic, despite his age, would be able to beat Sinner, who lifted eight titles in 2024.

Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner (2)
Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner (Image via X)

Sinner has the same skills as Novak, he covers the court very well, takes the ball earlier than Novak. So Novak will have to get back into incredible shape to dominate Sinner. I’m not saying it’s easy to beat Alcaraz, it’s not.

Patrick Mouratoglou told Tennis Majors

While Sinner will arrive in Melbourne as the defending champion, Djokovic will be chasing his 11th Australian Open, last clinching the title in 2023. The 2024 Australian Open was the 23-year-old’s first Major, after which he doubled the tally at the US Open.