Carlos Alcaraz said he has no doubt that top-ranked Jannik Sinner is the best player in the world as the two young players continue to lay the foundations for an epic rivalry. Alcaraz, the 21-year-old world No.

Jakub Mensik burst into the scene at the 2023 US Open when he was just 17, and there, he had reached the third round. And since then he has been a consistent performer on the ATP Tour.

On the latest edition of the well-known podcast hosted by Andy Roddick, former WTA star Kim Clijsters analyzed how Sinner and Alcaraz are changing tennis: "Current players hit the ball much more violently than they did a few years ago. They no longer like to stay away from the baseline with a few exceptions, such as Daniil Medvedev.

Carlos Alcaraz has conceded that Jannik Sinner is currently on another level than him and every other player on the ATP Tour after lifting his third Grand Slam at the 2025 Australian Open. Sinner added a second AO title to last year's US Open success to continue his reign of dominance as the world No. 1.

Mouratoglou pointed out that Alcaraz plays a riskier style that results in more unforced errors, while Sinner "plays at a crazy high pace without missing." He likes Alcaraz's power and ability to change rhythm. In comparison, Sinner "plays everything at the same extremely high pace."

Carlos Alcaraz responded to Patrick Mouratoglou's comments, in which he said that Jannik Sinner wasn't the best current player.

On the latest edition of 'Tennis Insider Club', WTA star Paula Badosa revealed that Sinner and Alcaraz have become an inspiration for all players: "I consider them a role model especially for the way they handle pressure, especially Carlitos.

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner who have won the last 5 Slams between them, could be shaping up into the Federer-Nadal mould of mutual respect, though deranged followers might want to see the rivalry sharpened.

Carlos Alcaraz said on Sunday that the form of Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner is “crazy”, as the Spaniard prepared for his first match since losing in the quarterfinals in Melbourne.

"Every tournament he plays, he makes the final or lifts the trophy," says the Spanish world No. 3. Read more at straitstimes.com.