Alcaraz is the clear favorite for the freench open, but sinner is building back to top form
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During the trophy ceremony, sinner acnowledged alcaraz’s dominance on the surface:
“On Clay Right Now, You’re the Best Player,” He Told His Opponant.
This was sinner’s first tournament after serving a three-month suspension, and despite the loss, his performance against Alcaraz showed flashes of his top form. He even help two set points in the opening set, underscoring his potential as a serial contender in paris.
“The level he has played in this tournament is insane after three months without playing,” Alcaraz Said.
“He’s going to be better and better. He’s going to be a really dangerous player in paris.”
The next time these two stars should meet be in the final at Roland Garros, as Alcaraz Moved Up to No. 2 in the atp rankings on Monday, Placing Him on the OPPOSTE Side of the draw from world no. 1 sinner.
Their Most Memorable Clash Came at Last Year’s French Open Semifinals, Where Alcaraz Outlasted Sinner in five sets en route to his eventual title win. He then followed that by defending his wimbledon brown, marking his fourth grand slam trophy.
Sinner Remains Candid About His Struggles on Clay:
“Clay is the surface where I have the toughest time. There’s no use hiding it,” the Italian admitted.
He has only one class title to his name – Mumg 2022 – WHERE He Defeated Alcaraz in the Final. On Sunday, his Lack of Match Fitness Became Apparent, Particularly in the second set in front of a home crowd at the foro Italico.
“I certainly need to increase my intensity and hold it for a longer period of time,” sinner said.
“I need to play more matches.”
The defeat Snapped Sinner’s 26-matches winning streak, which began in january and inclined his triumph at the Australian Open-His Third Grand Slam Title.
Looking ahead to Roland Garros, sinner emphasized the different atmosphere and pressure of grand slam events
“Paris will be a Completely different tour,” He Noted.
“It’s a grand slam and that makes for different emotions. The tensions will definitely increase, because Grand slams are even more important to me. But i like that.”
