The “bromance” between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz could reach a new level. Recent statements by the two top stars suggest this.
The two best tennis players in the world together in doubles? What sounds spectacular could become reality this year. World number one Carlos Alcaraz and his rival Jannik Sinner are open to the possibility of playing together as a team, as they made clear in South Korea. “I think it would be fun to be on the same side of the court at least once,” said South Tyrolean Sinner ahead of an exhibition match between the two dominant forces in men’s tennis in Incheon, near Seoul. “Of course, the schedule and our focus on singles are so intense that it’s very difficult. But I would love to do it for a tournament.” The world number two added that they would possibly discuss it before the end of this year.
Alcaraz and Sinner? “Would definitely be fun”
Alcaraz also did not seem averse to the idea. The Spaniard, who teamed up with his prominent compatriot Rafael Nadal in the doubles at the Olympic Games in Paris, admitted to having already thought about it “once or twice.” “It would definitely be fun to do it at least once,” he said. Sinner and Alcaraz, who have shared the last eight Grand Slam titles between them, maintain a noticeably friendly relationship despite their rivalry. They have faced each other 16 times in official matches on the tour, with Alcaraz leaving the court as the winner ten times.
In addition, they have met several times in exhibition matches, such as the one on Saturday in South Korea. For both players, this match is their only warm-up match for the Australian Open (starting January 18).
