Jannik Sinner is a “better” player than Carlos Alcaraz when both men are at their best, according to former world No 2 and Wimbledon champion Goran Ivanisevic.
Sinner and Alcaraz have been the dominant forces on the ATP Tour in 2024, with both men winning two Grand Slam titles.
However, while Sinner has a comfortable cushion as the world No 1, Alcaraz was again knocked down to world No 3 by Alexander Zverev on Monday.
Despite winning the French Open and Wimbledon, alongside triumphs in Indian Wells and Beijing, the Spaniard has at times struggled to find consistency in 2024.
The 21-year-old was stunned in the second round of the US Open and failed to make a semi-final at Masters 1000 level outside of his Indian Wells victory.
In contrast, Sinner has Masters 1000 titles in Miami, Cincinnati, and Shanghai to his name, alongside his Australian Open and US Open victories.
Alcaraz has won all three of their ATP Tour meetings this season but for Ivanisevic, it is clear that Sinner is currently ahead.
Speaking to Tennis Majors, the Grand Slam winner claimed the Italian was “more consistent” and that Alcaraz has suffered losses he “couldn’t explain”.
He said: “They’re different players, but when they are both at their best, I feel that Sinner is better.
“He is more consistent throughout the match, whether Alcaraz can go from hitting amazing shots to some easy errors.
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