“Alcaraz still seems a little better than Sinner,” Toni Nadal lays bare his opinions on the Carlos Alcaraz-Jannik Sinner rivalry as Rafael Nadal’s era draws to a probable end

Rafael Nadal and Uncle Toni Nadal believe Carlos Alcaraz is a little better than Jannik Sinner, as the duo's on-court rivalry takes a serious turn. 

“Alcaraz still seems a little better than Sinner,” Toni Nadal lays bare his opinions on the Carlos Alcaraz-Jannik Sinner rivalry as Rafael Nadal’s era draws to a probable end

Toni Nadal, (in circles) Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz via Imago

As the Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic era draws to an end, tennis sensations Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have taken the bold step of filling their positions. However, Rafa’s Uncle Toni Nadal believes that Alcaraz is better than Sinner, despite just the beginning of their rivalry.

Alcaraz had won two Grand Slam titles before Sinner won his first at the 2024 Australian Open. However, Alcaraz has struggled this season, a contrasting outcome for Jannik Sinner, who has lost only once this year.

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However, interestingly enough, Sinner’s only loss of the season was delivered by Alcaraz at Indian Wells, which he later went on to defend.

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Despite contrasting ordeals that have seen the Italian win three titles and Alcaraz win one, Toni Nadal has a personal opinion about the duo. In an interview with Cadenaser, the director of Rafael Nadal’s Academy revealed that Alcaraz is a little better than Sinner. And even had an interesting take on their up-and-rising rivalry. 

Clearly has come to the relief, because the two are demonstrating that they will be difficult to beat for their rivals. But, Alcaraz still seems a little better than Sinner. However, Sinner does not fail, and today is the maximum favorite to reach number one. They will have a very good rivalry in the coming years for tennis, for Spain and for sport in general.
Said Toni Nadal via Cadenaser

Sinner and Alcaraz will head into the clay season with high hopes of winning the Monte Carlo Masters. Notably, Alcaraz’s strength has been in clay, and he will be aiming to maximize the benefits the surface brings.

Carlos Alcaraz wins Spanish Best Athlete of 2022 with astonishing record

Carlos Alcaraz has been awarded the King Felipe Award by King Felipe IV, recognizing him as the best Spanish athlete in 2022. The Spaniard became the youngest World No. 1 in 2022 and won his first Major title that same year in New York.

Carlos Alcaraz receives the King Felipe Award to the best Spanish sportsman of the year during the presentation of the National Sports Awards 2022 at the Royal Palace El Pardo, on April 4, 2024, in Madrid (Spain).
Carlos Alcaraz receives the King Felipe Award to the best Spanish sportsman for 2022 (Via Imago)
We’re surrounded by great athletes in Spain in every field. Three or four years ago I wouldn’t have expected to get this award. I’m very proud of it, it’s really amazing.
Carlos Alcaraz said

Alcaraz ended the 2022 season with 57 wins and 13 defeats, winning ATP 500 Barcelona, where he defeated Pablo Carreno Busta, and ATP 1000 Madrid, where he defeated Alexander Zverev.

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