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Alcaraz about the continued success of Sinner: “It’s crazy”

Spanish is ready to debut in Rotterdam

February 02, 2025

Jannik Sinner continued his great state last week at the Australian Open, where he took his third Grand Slam. Carlos Alcaraz, rival and friend of Sinner, competes this week at the ABN Amro Open of Rotterdam.

On the eve of ATP 500, Alcaraz was asked about his opinion about Sinner’s last success. The Spaniard spare no praise towards the Italian.

“Jannik is the best right now,” Alcaraz said at his press conference prior to Rotterdam tournament on Sunday. “He has only lost four or five games in the last year, so it is crazy. I know that people say who is better of the two. They say that Jannik is better or some say that I are discussions.”

“But for me, I think for a tennis player, we have to face Jannik and he is winning everything he plays. He is always concentrated, so I think he is the best. Every tournament he plays, reaches the final or lifts The trophy “.

Sinner defeated Alexander Zverev in Sets runs in the Melbourne final to capture his ninth title at the Tour level since the beginning of 2024 and move to eight “great titles” won, one behind Alcaraz.

The 21 -year -old Spanish aspired to become the youngest player to complete the Grand Slam of Carrera, but fell short against Novak Djokovic. After ten days to reflect on his defeat in the quarterfinals, Alcaraz believes he was not wrong too much.

“I don’t feel it was a lost opportunity against Novak,” Alcaraz said. “I really wanted to win the tournament and I felt it could do it, but Novak played an incredible game. Facing Novak in the quarterfinals of a Grand Slam is the worst. It has been a pretty good game. I have tried to stay with the good of That game and now I will look forward. “

Alcaraz returned from Australia at the end of last week and spent time at home in Spain. On Friday he traveled to Róterdam, where he will debut in the tournament. However, its preparation for the ATP 500 has not been all quiet as it would have wanted.

“I spent a few days at home after Australia, but I cold,” Alcaraz said. “I was fighting a little at home. I could only train two days and then I had to rest until the cold improved. But spending time at home, no matter if you’re sick, it’s always great, having your family there. It allows you to be fresh mentally, to travel again. “

Alcaraz put nasal strips during his training with Jiri Leheckka on Sunday at Ahoy Arena, but said he feels in shape and healthy. The first standard head faces Wild Card Dutch Botic Van de Zandschulp in a hard premiere. Van de Zandschulp defeated Alcaraz in the second round of the US Open and the Spanish knows that he will have to go out for all from the beginning if he wants to avoid a new defeat.

“He is a very hard player,” Alcaraz said. “I have already played several times against him. The last time I lost against him. Now I’m going to play against him at his home. I will enjoy playing my first game here in Rotterdam and I will see how he is doing. Probably the public is against me, but I will enjoy And I will give my best.