Carlos Alcaraz made a prediction about Jannik Sinner which has now come true in empathic fashion.
Over the last two seasons the pair have positioned themselves as the leading players in a new era of men’s tennis.
With Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal retired and Novak Djokovic not currently a Grand Slam champion or the World number one, the Spaniard and Italian are leading the way.
This especially the case at Grand Slam level and after their first meeting at a major in 2022, Carlos Alcaraz knew Jannik Sinner was destined for great things in tennis.
What did Carlos Alcaraz say about Jannik Sinner at Wimbledon in 2022 which has now come true?
Alcaraz and Sinner met for the first time in Grand Slams at the 2022 Wimbledon Championships.
It was a competitive and intense contest, which Sinner had control of after taking a two-set lead before Alcaraz won a tight third-set tiebreak.
But Sinner would not be denied as he wrapped up a 6-1 6-4 6-7(8) 6-3 victory in what was the first high-profile match between the two players.
Following the contest, Alcaraz made a prediction about Sinner and their rivalry, which has certainly come true over the past two seasons.
“Obviously Jannik is one of the best tennis players in the world as well. For sure he’s going to be at the top for many years,” Alcaraz told reporters.
“I hope to have a good rivalry with him. We hope to fight for the best tournaments in the world and the best moments in the world together.”
What is Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner’s head-to-head record?
Since playing each other at Wimbledon in 2022, Alcaraz and Sinner have played one another on eight occasions.
They have faced each other ten times in total, with Alcaraz emerging victorious on six occasions, including all three meetings in 2024.
They have now contested a total of three matches at Grand Slams. While Sinner claimed the win at Wimbledon, Alcaraz won their other matches at the US Open and French Open.
The Spaniard needed five sets to win their 2022 quarter-final in New York and their 2024 semi-final shown at Roland Garros.
He also went on to win both of those tournaments, and Alcaraz currently has four Grand Slam titles to his name, while Sinner has three.
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