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Sinner and Alcaraz will make history in a Grand Slam never seen from Federer and Nadal

The two youngest series heads in a major since 2006

May 20, 2025

If Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz will resume their rivalry in Roland Garros, it will not be until the final, preparing the stage for a possible epic confrontation on Sunday of the definition.

Sinner, 23, who aspires to his first victory in Roland Garros, is the first standard head in Paris, while Alcaraz, defender of the title, will be the second head of the series. These are the two youngest series heads in a Grand Slam tournament from the US Open 2006, when Roger Federer, 25, and Rafael Nadal, 20, headed the painting ..

This fortnight will also mark the first time from Wimbledon 2005 (Federer, 23, and Andy Roddick, 22) that the first two series of a major are 23 years old or less.

Last year, Alcaraz defeated Sinner in the Semifinals of Roland Garros and became the youngest man to win a Major trophy on the three surfaces. To take the title, the Spanish won five sets to Alexander Zverev.

The last chapter of the exciting rivalry between Alcaraz and Sinner occurred on Sunday at the ATP Masters 1000 in Rome. Alcaraz, 22, defeated the world No. 1 in the PIF ATP Ranking 7-6 (5) and 6-1 in the final, ending the streak of 26 consecutive victories of the Italian. Alcaraz improved 7-4 in his series Lexus ATP Head2head, having won his last four games.

The main role of Roland Garros will be held on Thursday, May 22 at 2:00 p.m. local time.