Fans are upset about Carlos Alcaraz‘s growing fondness for his rival and colleague Jannik Sinner. This Spanish and Italian ATP prodigies have reminded fans of the great Federer-Nadal rivalry, which also offered a great friendship. Alcaraz always spoke highly of Sinner’s tennis skills, which showcased the Spanish tennis star’s admiration for his on-court rival. However, Alcaraz’s fans do not think the Italian tennis star deserves this love.

While Alcaraz presented a great liking toward Sinner, the latter also openly called Alcaraz his “good friend.” However, the Spanish ATP star’s fans are not quite satisfied with the Sinner’s compliment for Alcaraz. They want the Spanish tennis star to get a hold of his feelings and focus on the rivalry.

Carlos Alcaraz drops a compliment for Jannik Sinner hoping for “a long and beautiful future” with the Italian tennis star in professional tennis

A reliable tennis source took their X (formerly Twitter) to share Alcaraz’s recent statement for Sinner. Alcaraz said- “Hopefully Jannik and I both have a long and beautiful future ahead of us.” Alcaraz defeated Roberto Carballes Baena by 6-2 and 6-1 to enter into the third round of the Miami Open Tournament 2024. Sinner also started the tournament with a great win against Andrea Vavassori by 6-3 and 6-4. This gives a chance to the fans to witness this amazing pair face off against each other at the tournament.

Last year, Sinner and Alcaraz played in the finals of the Miami Open tournament. While the Italian tennis star lost the game to Alcaraz, he expressed his happiness in the competition against the Spanish colleague. Sinner said– “I [am] happy to play against him again because I look forward to these kinds of matches, I feel like he makes me a better player. Here the court is fast. I think we both feel good here on these courts.”

While Alcaraz and Sinner both have shown a great gesture of friendship, Alcaraz’s fans are not convinced about Sinner’s friendship with the Spanish tennis star.

Fans urge Carlos Alcaraz to put a  pause on his contact promotion of friendship with Jannik Sinner

No matter how much Sinner and Alcaraz remind fans of the beautiful rivalry cum friendship between Federer and Nadal, Alcaraz’s fans are still apprehensive about it. Since the reliable source dropped Alcaraz’s comment on Sinner on the X  platform, Alcaraz’s fans flooded the platform with their opinions. One fan literally begged the Spanish ATP pro to stop talking about his friendship with Sinner.

People called Alcaraz’s feelings for Sinner a one-sided friendship.

Alcaraz’s fans surely didn’t take this gesture well.

Almost everybody reminded the Spanish tennis prodigy that Sinner doesn’t care about Alcaraz’s friendship.

In a nutshell, people urged Alcaraz to remember that Sinner is not his friend but a rival.

Fans’ comment on Alcaraz’s humble gesture toward Sinner showcases their love and concern for the Spanish tennis star. However, Alcaraz has shown great maturity on the court over the recent years of his professional career. Therefore, he can take care of his friendship and rivalry with Jannik Sinner well.

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