The old 71e world player, Claudio Pistolesi, had a lot to say during his interview with the Italian media Fanpage.
After explaining why Jannik Sinner was a unique player and discussing Rafael Nadal’s longevity compared to Roger Federer, Robin Soderling’s former coach also spoke about the Spaniard’s retirement and the future embodied by Sinner and Alcaraz.
“When I think that Nadal has won Roland Garros 14 times, my head is spinning. We can’t tell him anything. I don’t understand how anyone can criticize him for his way of retiring. He will do it when he wants to. I think he has hopes for the Olympics, maybe even in doubles with Alcaraz. Finishing with an Olympic medal would be something historic, and a passing of the baton with Carlitos. I don’t think Alcaraz or Sinner will win more than 20 Slams, but you should never say never, but it’s very, very difficult. Every era has its champions: Sinner and Alcaraz have proven that there is already one after Federer, Nadal and Djokovic. Tennis moves forward, even if these three have left a memorable mark, forever. Plus Murray who was world number one with all three in full activity. I would make a little room for him too. »
Published on Thursday June 27, 2024 at 6:49 p.m.
