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

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News18•15-01-2026, 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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