Sinner, sudden beating: although on paper the Italian is number one in the world, not everyone feels that way. Some crown Alcaraz.
The ATP world rankings we know how it is tinged with blue. In first place is Jannik Sinner, who just over a week ago undermined Djokovic. Day before yesterday, Jannik celebrated at his home, and cashed in compliments from all colleagues, even former ones, who throughout their careers have had this honor.
All good and all in agreement? No, not really. Because Sinner’s adventure at Roland Garros, the second Slam of the season, ended in the semifinals at the hands of Alcaraz. The Spaniard, also very young and also destined sooner or later to become number one again, has already won three Slams during his career. And according to some, he is currently the strongest in the World. This thought has it, for example, former tennis player and now pundit Mats Wilander, who gave an interview to L’Equipe, France, speaking precisely about this situation.
Batosta Sinner, he is not number one
“Alcaraz is only 21 years old and has shown that he doesn’t need to play the best tennis to win, it’s a sign of the greatest,” said Mats Wilander, who continued in this vein. “His chances to win more Slams are very high and not because of his strokes but because of his brain and his courage, he is incredible. He controls the exchanges and it seems like the match always depends on him. He has an immense arsenal and I am sure, after the Big Three he is a real boon to our sport. “
“Being number one is just a matter of computers, it’s just data. People will always prefer live tennis over a machine,” he closed, finally, commenting precisely on the Italian’s ranking position. Thoughts, opinions, that we can live with. But in the meantime, we hold on to it. Jannik, we will always be on your side.