Their rise has sparked comparisons with legends Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic, and as they prepare to face off in the Wimbledon final on Sunday, it’s clear the sport is witnessing a new era.
Despite their meteoric success, both stars remain grounded. “We are still really young,” Alcaraz remarked, acknowledging that their journey is just beginning.
The two last met in a five-set thriller in the French Open final, where Alcaraz saved three championship points to win an epic contest.
Yet he isn’t taking anything for granted. “He’s going to be better physically, he’s going to be better mentally,” Alcaraz said of Sinner. “He’s going to be prepared on Sunday to give his 100 percent.”
They’ve faced off just once before on grass — at Wimbledon 2022 — with Sinner emerging victorious.
However, both players have evolved since then. Taylor Fritz, who lost to both men recently, said Sinner is lethal from the baseline, but Alcaraz’s variety makes him harder to predict.
Sinner enters the final after a dominant semi-final win over Djokovic, though the Serb wasn’t fully fit.
Alcaraz’s path was tougher, including a five-set test in the opening round, but his ability to rise when it matters remains unmatched. He has won all five Grand Slam finals he’s played and is riding a 24-match win streak.
Even Djokovic weighed in: “I think I will give a slight edge to Carlos… but it’s going to be a very close matchup like we had in Paris.”
With history and pride on the line, Sunday’s final promises a new classic in this defining rivalry. With history on the line, including a potential third straight Wimbledon crown for Alcaraz, Sunday promises a classic between tennis’s two brightest stars.
