Tennis: “Case full of magic” – Alcaraz Unlossible task for Sinner

Carlos Alcaraz moved the silver-shiny US Open trophy in front of him. Grinish, Spain’s tennis star made the next announcement to Jannik Sinner after the “best tournament” of his life and returning to the world rankings.

At the Australian Open, the 22-year-old would like to reach the next milestone as the first of the new big two and complete his career grand slam with the first triumph in Melbourne.

He may then meet Sinner in a fourth Grand Slam final. With the outstanding appearance in front of Donald Trump’s eyes at the end of his exceptionally strong two weeks in New York, Alcaraz made his South Tyrolean competitor think.

The final act becomes the dream day for Alcaraz

The three -time Wimbledon winner Boris Becker raved after the 6: 2, 3: 6, 6: 1, 6: 4 of the Spaniard of the “tennis from the other star”. The Italian daily “Corriere della Sera” sealed about a “suitcase full of magic” that Alcaraz presented in the world’s largest tennis stadium. As a result of the stricter controls because of the visit of the US President, thousands of spectators missed the first sentence of this idea.

“I played perfectly,” said Alcaraz after the third Grand Slam final in a row against Sinner. Coach Juan Carlos Ferrero had seen this too.

Smiling, the power package had held the trophy in its hands after the award ceremony. The 1.83 -meter flagship athlete now has six of the most important titles in its vita with two titles at the US Open (2022, 2025), two in Wimbledon (2023, 2024) and two at the French Open (2024, 2025).

Alcaraz is ahead of his model Nadal

How the 22-year-old is unusual can be classified best with historical comparisons. Alcaraz is the second youngest tennis professional in the open era since 1968 with six of these titles. His role model Rafael Nadal, who was involved in the congratulations on social media, was at least a few months older when the brand was reached. Only Björn Borg Jünger.

With the jump back to first place, Alcaraz fulfilled the wish that Alexander Zverev had when he started the season as number two. The chance was there when Sinner was closed for three months for doping.

Alcaraz and Sinner have not only divided all Grand Slam triumph for two years. Alternately this season.

They also stable each other at a further increasing level that the competition like Zverev can no longer keep up. It is not foreseeable whether a third challenger will be added to the Duo Roger Federer and Nadal. But: “Who can stop them?”, Not only the Australian tennis icon Rod Laver is asking.

How big is the challenge for Sinner?

However, it seems that Alcaraz could also become a problem for Sinner. “If he has his best day, he is unbeatable,” said Becker recently about the Spanish tennis artist with the broad spectrum of exceptional qualities. So it was in the US Open final when Alcaraz mostly dominated the rallies and was almost inviolable with his own serve as in the entire tournament. “I tried my best, more was not possible,” Sinner, four times Grand Slam winner, had to recognize.

French Open Champion Alcaraz showed – at least in the past – fluctuations with surprising defeats. Compared to Sinner, he has been dominant in the past two years. Sinner’s record against Alcaraz 2024 and 2025 is 1: 7. His statistics against everyone else is impressive in total – 109: 4.

“He has no weaknesses,” replied the new world number of world rankings when asked why it is so difficult against Alcaraz.

Sinner had triumphed in Wimbledon two months ago. And Alcaraz listed various measures to his coaching team “right after the match”, which he wanted to improve. Now Sinner has to adapt his game. “I was very predictable today,” questioned the 24-year-old. “Now it’s up to me if I want to change something. I will try to be a little more unpredictable to become a better tennis player.” Zverev should take notice.