Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz can only be matched by one player – Novak Djokovic.
That’s according to former Wimbledon champion Goran Ivanisevic as the latest star duo in men’s tennis remain on course for icon status.
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Sinner and Alcaraz could dominate tennis for the next decadeCredit: Getty
Sinner won his fourth Grand Slam singles title earlier in the month at Wimbledon by beating Alcaraz, who has five major wins to his name.
The pair have done so by the ages of 23 and 22-years-old respectively ahead of what could be the next long-term rivalry.
Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal iconically battled throughout their legendary careers, and Djokovic later joined them in the ‘Big Three’.
And his former coach Ivanisevic believes he is the only player who can go toe-to-toe with Sinner and Alcaraz in the modern game.
“This was a one-way final,” he said when speaking about Sinner’s 4-6 6-4 6-4 6-4 Wimbledon final victory during an interview with Gol.
“Sinner was better and in my opinion he is currently a slightly better player than Alcaraz.
“The two of them are five spears ahead of everyone else.
“The only one who can maybe fight with them is Novak Djokovic, but the others don’t have a chance.”
Sinner and Alcaraz occupy the top two spots in the ATP rankings with Alexander Zverev sitting behind them in third.
Taylor Fritz and Jack Draper are fourth and fifth ahead of Djokovic, but Ivanisevic seemingly doesn’t think they can rival the duo.
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Djokovic might be the only player who can stop the duoCredit: AFP
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That’s the view of his former coach IvanisevicCredit: Getty
Ivanisevic, who has just parted with Stefanos Tsitsipas, coached Djokovic from 2019 until 2024.
The Serbian won nine of his record 24 Grand Slam men’s singles titles during their five-year partnership.
Djokovic has won 100 singles titles overall, the third most in the Open Era behind Jimmy Connors on 109 and Federer on 103.
Both Sinner and Alcaraz have contested the former world no. 1, with the former having more success with six wins from ten matches.
The latter has beaten Djokovic three times from eight meetings.
However, despite defeat at Wimbledon, Alcaraz has won against his Italian rival Sinner on eight occasions.
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Sinner and Alcaraz look destined to battle for many more Grand Slam titlesCredit: Getty
This year’s French Open final in particular, in which he came from two sets down to win, showcased their world-class qualities.
Even though they’re fierce competitors on the court, they maintain a strong relationship off it.
The friendship between Sinner and Alcaraz
Speaking to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Alcaraz insisted there is equal admiration between him and Sinner amid their entertaining clashes.
“Tennis is a unique sport that allows you to be great rivals on the court and, at the same time, maintain mutual respect,” he said.
“Sinner and I are good friends; we can talk about many things off the court. I have great respect for him, he’s a great person.
“I’m sure we’ll always be able to maintain this relationship.”
Carlos Alcaraz causes pandemonium just hours before Wimbledon final with Jannik Sinner
“It’s a great thing for our sport,” he added on their rivalry. “Because it encourages people to watch and play tennis.
“Our matches, like the latest ones at Roland Garros and Wimbledon, are always highly anticipated.
“The more matches we play against each other, the more people we will involve in this sport.
“Also because every time we face each other we both push ourselves beyond our limits.”
Sinner vs Alcaraz vs Djokovic
Sinner vs Alcaraz – 5-8
2021 Paris Masters – Second round – ALCARAZ won 7-6 [7-1] 7-52022 Wimbledon – Last 16 – SINNER won 6-1 6-4 6-7 [8-10] 6-32022 Croatia Open – F – SINNER won 6-7 [5-7] 6-1 6-12022 US Open – QF – ALCARAZ won 6-3 6-7 [7-9] 6-7 [0-7] 7-5 6-32023 Indian Wells – SF – ALCARAZ won 7-6 [7-4] 6-32023 Miami Open – SF – SINNER won 6-7 [4-7] 6-4 6-22023 China Open – SF – SINNER won 7-6 [7-4] 6-12024 Indian Wells – SF – ALCARAZ won 1-6 6-3 6-22024 French Open – SF – ALCARAZ won 2-6 6-3 3-6 6-4 6-32024 China Open – F – ALCARAZ won 6-7 [6-8] 6-4 7-6 [7-3]2025 Italian Open – F – ALCARAZ won 7-6 [7-5] 6-12025 French Open – F – ALCARAZ won 4-6 6-7 [4-7] 6-4 7-6 [7-3] 7-6 [10-2]2025 Wimbledon – F – SINNER won 4-6 6-4 6-4 6-4
Sinner vs Djokovic – 6-4
2021 Monte-Carlo Masters – Second round – DJOKOVIC won 6-4 6-22022 Wimbledon – QF – DJOKOVIC won 5-7 2-6 6-3 6-2 6-22023 Wimbledon – SF – DJOKOVIC won 6-3 6-4 7-6 [7-4]2023 ATP Finals – Round-robin – SINNER won 7-5 6-7 [5-7] 7-6 [7-2]2023 ATP Finals – F – DJOKOVIC won 6-3 6-32023 Davis Cup – SF – SINNER won 6-2 2-6 7-52024 Australian Open – SF – SINNER won 6-1 6-2 6-7 [6-8] 6-32024 Shanghai Masters – F – SINNER won 7-6 [7-4] 6-32025 French Open – SF – SINNER won 6-4 7-5 7-6 [7-3]2025 Wimbledon – SF – SINNER won 6-3 6-3 6-4
Alcaraz vs Djokovic – 3-5
2022 Madrid Open – SF – ALCARAZ won 6-7 [5-7] 7-5 7-6 [7-5]2023 French Open – SF – DJOKOVIC won 6-3 5-7 6-1 6-12023 Wimbledon – F – ALCARAZ won 1-6 7-6 [8-6] 6-1 3-6 6-42023 Cincinnati Open – F- DJOKOVIC won 5-7 7-6 [9-7] 7-6 [7-4]2023 ATP Finals – SF – DJOKOVIC won 6-3 6-22024 Wimbledon – F – ALCARAZ won 6-2 6-2 7-6 [7-4]2024 Olympics – F – DJOKOVIC won 7-6 [7-3] 7-6 [7-2]2025 Australian Open – QF – DJOKOVIC won 4-6 6-4 6-3 6-4