Jannik Sinner (left) and Carlos Alcaraz will renew their rivalry after a thrilling 2025. (AP Photo)
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News1815-01-2026, 18:42

Federer Praises 'Sincaraz' Rivalry: "The World Stopped To Watch..."

  • Roger Federer lauded the burgeoning rivalry between World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz and World No. 2 Jannik Sinner, calling it "incredible."
  • He highlighted the 2025 Roland Garros final between them as "one of the best matches of all time," captivating a global audience.
  • Federer reflected on Sinner's Wimbledon match against Grigor Dimitrov, seeing similarities in Dimitrov's single-handed backhand to his own game, which helped him envision playing Sinner.
  • He noted that watching Sinner against Novak Djokovic didn't evoke the same feeling, as their playing styles differed significantly from his.
  • Federer identifies more with Alcaraz's playing style, particularly their shared offensive mindset and strategic decisions like drop shots and net approaches.

Why It Matters: Roger Federer sees the Alcaraz-Sinner rivalry as incredible, captivating, and draws parallels to his own game.

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