On the latest edition of the well-known podcast hosted by Andy Roddick, former WTA star Kim Clijsters analyzed how Sinner and Alcaraz are changing tennis: "Current players hit the ball much more violently than they did a few years ago. They no longer like to stay away from the baseline with a few exceptions, such as Daniil Medvedev.

Carlos Alcaraz said he has no doubt that top-ranked Jannik Sinner is the best player in the world as the two young players continue to lay the foundations for an epic rivalry. Alcaraz, the 21-year-old world No.

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner who have won the last 5 Slams between them, could be shaping up into the Federer-Nadal mould of mutual respect, though deranged followers might want to see the rivalry sharpened.