Juan Carlos Ferrero, coach of Carlos Alcaraz, has lauded the intense rivalry between his pupil and 2025 Wimbledon champion Jannik Sinner, describing it as a “super healthy” dynamic that drives both players to new heights. In an interview with *Tennis365* in March 2024, Ferrero said, “The two of them have a super healthy, super good relationship. Carlos sees the things that Jannik does well and they will feed off each other’s level.” These comments, revisited after Sinner’s 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 victory over Alcaraz in the Wimbledon 2025 final, highlight the mutual respect and competitive fire fueling the “Sincaraz” rivalry, which has seen them split the last seven Grand Slam titles—Alcaraz with five, Sinner with four.
Ferrero’s foresight proved prescient as the duo delivered another classic at Wimbledon, their second consecutive Major final meeting after Alcaraz’s epic five-set win at the 2025 French Open, where he overcame three championship points. Sinner’s coach, Darren Cahill, echoed Ferrero’s sentiments, noting in a post-Wimbledon press conference that Sinner watches more of Alcaraz’s matches than anyone else’s, “fascinated with the improvements coming in his game” and pushing his team to keep pace. Cahill emphasized the significance of Sinner’s win, stating, “Today was important not just because it was Wimbledon, but because Carlos had won the last five matches against him. He needed that win.”[]
Alcaraz, gracious in defeat, praised Sinner’s “unbelievable” performance, telling *Sky Sports*, “Champions learn from losses. I knew he’d come back stronger from Paris,” and expressed gratitude for their rivalry, which he said makes him “improve every day.” Sinner reciprocated, thanking Alcaraz during his victory speech for pushing him to be better, joking, “You’ll hold this trophy many times—you already have two!” Their 13 career meetings, with Alcaraz leading 8-5, including three wins in five Major clashes, underscore their dominance, with posts on X calling their rivalry “the best in sports right now” for its high-level play and camaraderie.
Ferrero’s comments reflect a belief in their potential to define an era, akin to Federer-Nadal-Djokovic, with their contrasting styles—Alcaraz’s flair versus Sinner’s precision—elevating each other. As they head to the Canadian Open and US Open, Ferrero’s vision of a long-term duel seems assured, promising more thrilling chapters in tennis’s next great rivalry.
