“He is better than Jannik Sinner” – Andre Agassi offers an alternative verdict on the Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner showdown
Jannik Sinner has looked nearly untouchable since returning to competition at the Italian Open, but tennis legend Andre Agassi believes that Carlos Alcaraz could still be the man to stop him—especially at Roland Garros.
After serving a three-month doping suspension, Sinner has wasted no time reclaiming his form, delighting home fans in Rome with dominant performances. His recent run has led many to anoint him as the frontrunner to win the French Open and take the torch from Alcaraz. But Agassi, speaking to Tennis Channel, has a different view.
“What impresses me most about Alcaraz is how well he adapts to different surfaces,” Agassi said.
“Even on grass or slippery courts, he knows how to slow things down. You see players like Tommy Paul or Alex de Minaur lose their rhythm on those surfaces, but not Carlos.”
While Paul has had some success against Alcaraz, it’s mostly come on hard courts. According to Agassi, Alcaraz’s ability to maintain balance, strength, and agility across surfaces sets him apart.
“It’s like watching a spaceship play against regular planes,” Agassi continued.
“His athleticism is unbelievable. On grass, the way he reaches drop shots and recovers is just insane. A lot of it comes from the strength in his legs. As long as he’s healthy, he starts every match with a physical advantage.”
🏟️ Hard Court Domination
Though Agassi sees Alcaraz as a threat on clay and grass, he acknowledges Sinner’s hard-court supremacy.
“Sinner is just a different beast on hard courts,” Agassi admitted.
“He handles pace, spin, everything that’s thrown at him. The way he strikes the ball—with so much intention and force—makes him nearly unbeatable when he’s locked in. Just look at the last U.S. Open.”
Sinner’s recent hard-court record supports that: three straight Grand Slam titles on hard surfaces in Australia and the U.S.
🎾 Who Will Win More Slams?
When asked who he thinks will win more Grand Slams in their careers—Alcaraz or Sinner—Agassi said it’s too close to call, but offered insight:
“It’s the question everyone is asking. Both are redefining the game. In the long run, Alcaraz might edge ahead if his surface versatility keeps giving him the edge, especially under tough conditions.”
