In the world of tennis, where well-known icons like Novak Djokovic and others are frequently the center of attention, an emerging star, Jannik Sinner, is making waves. Some, including renowned individuals like Carlos Alcaraz and the former coach of Serena Williams, Patrick Mouratoglou, have even started calling him the best player in the world.

Sinner, who has won 36 of his last 38 games, is aiming to win three titles in a row this season after winning the Australian Open and Rotterdam. And as we see Sinner’s meteoric rise to become one of the finest players in tennis, some question whether this enormous shift will make him surpass the current World No. 1 player, Novak Djokovic.

Mouratoglou and Alcaraz consider Jannik Sinner to be the ‘best’ player in tennis

Novak Djokovic, who faced his defeat in the Indian Wells against Luca Nardi, has also withdrawn himself from the Miami Open this year. Djokovic himself was unsatisfied with his performance in his recent tournament. As another star of tennis, Jannik Sinner is rising rapidly in the Indian Wells, the French coach Patrick Mouratglou places him next to the World No. 1 player. “Sinner is the strongest in the world at the moment with Djokovic,” said the French tennis coach.

Along with Mouratoglou, the Spanish sensation, Carlos Alcaraz has also expressed his view on Jannik Sinner’s extraordinary skills. In a post-match press conference, he said, “He’s the best tennis player in the world right now, without a doubt.”

At an unforgettable moment in their individual careers, Alcaraz and Sinner will both take the court for the semi-final in the Indian Wells. Let’s find out what Sinner has to say about their next match.

Sinner’s opinion on his next match with Carlos Alcaraz

Jannik Sinner, who earned the title of ATP world number 3 after his victory at the Rotterdam Dam Open, is now all set to rise to world number 2 if he beats Carlos Alcaraz in the next match. Their on-court rivalry has fascinated the audience and fans alike. When asked about their fourth encounter on the court, Sinner declared, “Carlos, it’s always fun to play with him.”

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Jannik Sinner defeated the Spaniard twice last year, while he experienced only one loss against Alcaraz in the Indian Wells of 2023. Describing their encounters on-court, Sinner said, “Usually, the matches are good… Especially when he’s serving really well, it’s tough to play against him. I’m looking forward to every challenge.”

As Sinner progresses to ascend the ladder of success in tennis, it is clear that a new era of tennis with a redefined status of the World No. 1 tag is not too far from his reach. As Mouratglou and Alcaraz rightly pointed out, the 22-year-old Sinner is indeed currently the best player in tennis. What are your thoughts on this? Let us know in the comments section.

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