Carlos Alcaraz labelled Nick Kyrgios’ comments ‘funny’ after the Australian backed Jannick Sinner to have a more successful career than him.
Former Wimbledon finalist Kyrgios recently backed Sinner to win more titles than Alcaraz because the Spaniard ‘likes girls’ and ‘might party too much’.
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Carlos Alcaraz has shut down Nick Kyrgios’ recent suggestionCredit: Getty
Sinner and Alcaraz face off in the 2025 Wimbledon final today.
The 22-year-old from Murcia is a popular pick to win a third consecutive Wimbledon title and is currently on a stunning 24-match winning streak, including victory over Sinner in a thrilling French Open final.
With the world’s top two players already boasting eight Grand Slam titles between them, the pair look set to dominate men’s tennis for the coming years.
This has sparked a lively debate over which star will accomplish the most over the course of their career.
And while Alcaraz has more than displayed his credentials to pip his generational rival, Kyrgios, who stars on Wimbledon Unfiltered for talkSPORT, has claimed Sinner‘s professionalism will see him come out on top in the long run.
In an interview with tennis coach Patrick Mouratoglou, the 30-year-old was asked which of the duo he believes will have a stronger overall career.
He controversially replied: “I’ll say Sinner, because Alcaraz likes girls. He might get distracted, he might party too much.
“That’s my only thing, whereas Sinner will stay a bit locked in, I think.”
But Alcaraz has now had hit back at the eye-catching comments, as he appeared to aim a subtle dig back at Kyrgios.
The five-time Grand Slam champion said: “They’re funny comments, which coming from him doesn’t surprise me.
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Kyrgios highlighted what could be Alcaraz’ potential undoingCredit: Credit: @patrickmouratoglou_official
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Alcaraz battled to a stunning five-set comeback victory over Sinner at the French Open in JuneCredit: Getty
“It’s no secret that Jannik has fewer ups and downs than me. It’s something I’ve been working on. It has nothing to do with the nightlife world.”
Despite Kyrgios’ comments causing a stir, Alcaraz has previously been open about his need to balance his personal and professional life.
In his Netflix documentary series, ‘Carlos Alcaraz: My Way’, the Spanish star explained that he can find tennis overwhelming at times.
He said: “Right now my biggest fear of all is ending up seeing tennis as an obligation.
“Sometimes I feel like I am enslaved to tennis and that causes anxiety, frustration, doubts.”
He is always looking for ways to relax off the court and after winning the French Open in June he headed straight for Ibiza.
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Alcaraz boasts two Wimbledon titles, while Sinner is yet to win at the All England ClubCredit: Getty
Alcaraz admitted to having a ‘few shots’ but said his trip to the party island did not get out of hand.
While his form has been sensational, Alcaraz has been made to work hard at the grass court major, winning a five-set thriller against Fabio Fognini in the first round.
He has only won two of his matches in straight sets and had to battle past Taylor Fritz to make the final.
Sinner, meanwhile, has not dropped a set at SW19 so far and dispatched Novak Djokovic in the semi-finals.