During an interview with AS, Tony Nadal shared his thoughts about Jannik Sinner’s amazing journey. Rafael Nadal’s uncle and previous coach stated that the Italian player will always be a formidable foe to Carlos Alcaraz.
“On the ATP Tour, he is already among the best players. From now on, Carlos Alcaraz will always have a formidable opponent in Sinner. Although he was already difficult, his confidence has increased even further following his Australian Open victory. And I believe that the two will have a fantastic match,” Toni Nadal said.
In order to stay in second place in the international rankings, the Spanish tennis player will need to make every effort to prove that he is the champion at Indian Wells. The Italian player may try to go on the offensive and finish the clay court season ranked second in the ATP rankings. Given the kind of play that Jannik Sinner is acclimating supporters and fanatics to, this is not an easy but achievable aim for him.
Numerous experts have shared their predictions for Sinner’s performance in 2024 and the near future, particularly in light of his victory at the Australian Open, which came after several months of extremely high play, as evidenced by the final he reached at the ATP Finals in Turin and his Davis Cup victory.
After his incredible victory in Melbourne, the Italian gained another victory at the ATP 500 tournament in Rotterdam, making him the only player among the big names to remain undefeated thus far this year. The Italian will attempt to continue his strong run of success at the two ATP Masters 1000 in Indian Wells and Miami. He has secured third place in the ATP rankings, surpassing Daniil Medvedev, and the Finals are all but certain.
In the two matches on the hard courts in Florida and California, there will be various points to defend: It will be up to Sinner to prove his positive momentum on a surface that suits him, like a hard court.
Alcaraz praises Sinner
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner will square off for second place in the ATP rankings at the ATP Masters 1000 in Indian Wells. This long-distance match could eventually result in a man who routinely holds the top spot in the world men’s ATP rankings.
In order to surpass Alcaraz in California and become the first Italian to go that far in history, the 22-year-old must either do the same feat or surpass him. Of course, if he won the tournament, he would undoubtedly pass.
Alcaraz examined Sinner’s development in an interview with the daily Marca, expressing his continued high regard for the man.
“I’ve maintained my position that there is no secret. Sinner has put forth a lot of effort, and it shows. He is a dedicated worker who is extremely focused on his tasks during every event,” the Spaniard said.
“I told Juan Carlos Ferrero this several times when we spoke. When I contrast him with the Sinner from before, I see that he has evolved into an even better professional. He is a daily worker with well-defined ideas. Regular effort pays off; Jannik’s case in point. “I’m delighted for him and his group,” Alcaraz continued.
After suffering an ankle injury that required him to retire in Rio de Janeiro, Alcaraz gave all of his supporters comfort. The MRI revealed a grade II lateral sprain, and the Spaniard will play in the ATP Masters 1000 in Indian Wells on schedule after first participating in the exhibition match with Rafael Nadal in Las Vegas.
The two Spanish tennis players will engage in an exhibition match tomorrow, Sunday, March 3, 2024 in Las Vegas, within the Michelob ULTRA Arena of the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. This match will place on the eve of the ATP Master 1000 tournament in Indian Wells, which begins on March 6.
The game is scheduled to begin at 12.30 p.m. local time in Las Vegas, or 9.30 p.m. in Italy. As previously said, the only way to watch the game live is through the Netflix streaming service. Nadal and Alcaraz square off following a challenging time for each. Neither of the two tennis players has had a particularly memorable start to 2024.
Without a doubt, both players will utilize this match as elite preparation to get to Indian Wells for the Masters 1000 tournament in the best possible shape. It is well known that Rafael Nadal began his Australian campaign at the Brisbane ATP 250.
Although Andy Murray has been highly critical of performances, there is a lot of talk about how packed the ATP calendar is. However, on Sunday, the two Spanish players will launch what has been dubbed The Netflix Slam.
