In Focus by The Hindu In Focus-Weekend | Sinner vs Alcaraz: A new era of dominance in tennis
Sep 14, 2025
In this engaging discussion, N. Sudarshan, a seasoned tennis journalist with over a decade of experience, breaks down the thrilling rivalry between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. They examine how these two rising stars are reshaping men's tennis, having split the last eight Grand Slams and contested three major finals in one year. The impact of their contrasting styles and off-court controversies adds depth to their rivalry, promising an exciting future for the sport and highlighting the challenges faced by the legendary Big Three.
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Close Matches Masked By The Scoreline
- The 10-5 head-to-head in Alcaraz's favour is deceptive because many matches were extremely tight.
- N. Sudarshan argues the rivalry is effectively even despite the raw win count.
Flash Versus Repeatable Precision
- Carlos Alcaraz is flashy, loves theatrical, improvised shotmaking and varied tricks.
- Jannik Sinner is more repeatable and mechanically precise while still aggressively attacking returns.
A New Peak In Physicality
- Both players have pushed tennis physicality to new levels, sustaining elite shot quality even after five-hour matches.
- Sudarshan says their combination of physicality and shot production is unprecedented.
