ATP > Gustavo Kuerten: “Sinner and Alcaraz achieved a remarkable feat, but it is important to remember that Federer, Nadal and Djokovic dominated the sport for almost two decades, which is unprecedented”

After having dubbed his young compatriot, Joao Fonseca, winner of Arthur Fils and Jakub Mensik on the Masters of the new generation, Gustavo Kuerten, in a recent interview granted to the media Examgave his views on the current dominance of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.

“It is always difficult to make comparisons between generations, but current Tennis is at an impressive level. Sinner and Alcaraz showed very high quality tennis, with a truly remarkable combination of power, speed and technicality. In a way, they take the game to new heights. However, it is important to remember that Federer, Nadal and Djokovic have dominated the sport for almost two decades, which is unprecedented. Not only have they won an incredible number of titles, but they have also constantly raised the level of their game and adapted over time. What we can say is that Sinner and Alcaraz have the potential to form a historic rivalry. They have already shared all four Grand Slam tournaments in 2024, which is a remarkable feat. But it is still too early to compare them directly to the Big Three. What makes this new generation particularly exciting is that it appears to build on the legacy of the Big Three, incorporating elements from each of its games and adding its own innovations. This is a very exciting time for tennis, and it will be fascinating to see how this story unfolds in the years to come. »

Published on Sunday December 22, 2024 at 08:38