Nadal praised Alcaraz and Sinner: Far ahead of other players, the two generations of giants are seamlessly connected?
After the thrilling final of the French Open, tennis legend Rafael Nadal spoke highly of the two protagonists of the final, Alcaraz and Sinner, saying that they were "far superior to the rest of the ATP Tour".
The French Open final was an epic matchup, with a staggering 5 hours and 29 minutes in length. Facing world number one Sinner, Alcaraz staged a shocking comeback after a difficult start and two sets down. He defeated Sinner 4-6, 6-7(4), 6-4, 7-6(3), 7-6(2) and saved three match points to lift the trophy. The victory was significant, as it was not only Alcaraz's fifth title in five Grand Slam finals, but also his second consecutive French Open title, extending his stellar record at the Grand Slam. Previously, he defeated Zverev in the final of the 2024 French Open and successfully won the title.
It is worth mentioning that Alcaraz and Sinner have shown their strength at a dominant level in recent Grand Slam tournaments. The pair have won their last six Grand Slam titles together, with the last non-Grand Slam winner coming to Novak Djokovic, who lifted the 2023 US Open.
Alcaraz not only won back-to-back French Open titles, but also Wimbledon in 2024; Sinner, on the other hand, won back-to-back Australian Open titles and topped the 2024 US Open. With the retirement of Rafael Nadal and Federer, and the age of Novak Djokovic turning 38, the era of the "Big Three" in men's tennis is behind the scenes, and many are speculating about the rise of new stars in the post-"Big Three" era. Alcaraz and Sinner have proved that they are the new masters of men's tennis, and under their rule, it will be difficult for any player other than Djokovic to challenge their status.
At a charity golf match on Thursday, Nadal was full of praise for the two rising stars. "Tennis is more important than any player, there will always be Grand Slam winners, everybody will find their own way, new stars will keep popping up, they're here," he said. There are two fighters who are proving themselves to be great champions, so let them keep going. That's the reality, tennis is in the hands of reliable people. ”
Nadal has deep ties to the French Open. Over the course of his career, he has won 14 men's singles titles with an astonishing 112-4 record, eight more than Björn Borg's previous six. This year's French Open paid tribute to the legend with a touching ceremony, and Nadal has become an iconic figure in the tournament.
Now, Alcaraz is continuing his legacy.He became the first player since Rafael Nadal to successfully defend his title at the French Open.Nadal is expected to succeed in clay's dominance. Alcaraz won Monte Carlo and Rome this year's clay season, before being crowned French Open, bringing him to the top four tournaments on clay. Previously, he had previously won the Madrid Open twice, in 2022 and 2023, and although he retired from Madrid this year due to injury, there is no doubt about his quality.
In this year's French Open final, Alcaraz came back from two sets down to become the first man since Rafael Nadal at the 2022 Australian Open to do so in a Grand Slam final. After the match, Alcaraz revealed that he drew strong motivation from the fighting spirit of his idol Nadal. When Nadal learned of Alcaraz's remarks, he was relieved: "If he (Alcaraz) has the ability to think of me in that moment, then he is already remarkable." Very happy for him. ”
Are giants going to be seamlessly sliced?
An epic French Open final gave Alcaraz and Sinner a steep rise in tennis. There is no doubt that they have become iconic figures in tennis after the Big Three. Perhaps, they will become the Fenner of 20 years ago?
So, where is Djokovic 20 years from now? Let's look for it......
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