Carlos Alcaraz rejects Nadal-Federer parallels in his rivalry with Jannik Sinner after Italian Open title win

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are regarded as players who seem to dominate the tennis world in the future, just like how Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer ruled this sport from 2000 to 2010.

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Carlos Alcaraz Dismisses Comparisons Between His Rivalry With Jannik Sinner

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Tennis sensation Carlos Alcaraz has dismissed the suggestions that his rivalry with Jannik Sinner is the same as Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer during their professional careers after his historic Italian Open 2025 win. Notably, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are regarded as players who seem to dominate the tennis world in the future, just like how Nadal and Federer ruled this sport from 2000 to 2010.

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Notably, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer dominated the game until the emergence of star players like Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray. These four players have produced epic matches and taken the game to the epitome of the level.

Speaking about the same subject, star player Carlos Alcaraz was asked if he feels his rivalry with Sinner is the new 'Nadal-Federer' of tennis.

"I'm feeling that the people are putting so much, let's say - how can I say - pressure in a certain way on both of us when we are facing each other. I'm not going to say I'm feeling like when Rafa and Roger are playing, but I'm feeling like there's a different energy when we are facing each other than other players," Carlos Alcaraz said.

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Carlos Alcaraz wins the Italian Open 2025

Tennis star Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jannik Sinner in the Italian Open 2025 final. The four-time Grand Slam winner showcased his beast form and won his third title after winning the ABN AMRO Open and the Monte Carlo Masters earlier this year.

Alcaraz is set to enter as one of the favorites, alongside Sinner to win the French Open 2025. The 22-year-old tennis star has won the French Open 2024 title, and he will be leaving no stone unturned in defending his title here. On the other hand, Sinner has won the Australian Open 2025 title and would be keen to win another one after his doping comeback.

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