{"id":367943,"date":"2025-08-23T19:17:13","date_gmt":"2025-08-23T19:17:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/367943\/"},"modified":"2025-08-23T19:17:13","modified_gmt":"2025-08-23T19:17:13","slug":"frances-tiafoe-predicts-who-will-have-the-better-tennis-career-out-of-carlos-alcaraz-and-jannik-sinner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/367943\/","title":{"rendered":"Frances Tiafoe predicts who will have the better tennis career out of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner<\/strong> have been dominant over the past two years, winning the previous seven Grand Slam titles.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The last player other than Alcaraz or Sinner to win a major title was Novak Djokovic<\/a> at the 2023 US Open, two years ago.<\/p>\n

Since then, the world number one and two have been a class above their ATP Tour<\/a> rivals, with Alcaraz winning three Grand Slams and Sinner winning four.<\/p>\n

\"JannikPhoto by HENRY NICHOLLS\/AFP via Getty Images<\/p>\n

Never afraid to get ahead of themselves\u2026 some tennis fans are already predicting the pair to break the Grand Slam records set by the \u2018big three\u2019, of Djokovic, Rafael Nadal<\/a>, and Roger Federer.<\/p>\n

During his pre-tournament press conference, American star Frances Tiafoe<\/a> was asked which of Alcaraz and Sinner he thinks will win the most major titles.<\/p>\n

Frances Tiafoe predicts Carlos Alcaraz to win more Grand Slams than Jannik Sinner<\/p>\n

The world number 17 said it was a \u2018funny question\u2019, but was happy to answer.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a funny question. I have been asked that so many times. It\u2019s a funny question, because I\u2019m playing in real time. Yeah, why don\u2019t you have 20? You have 20? I\u2019m sitting here with zero,\u201d said Tiafoe.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf I had to honestly do it, I\u2019m taking Carlos [Alcaraz].<\/p>\n

\u201cI mean, all-court game. It\u2019s very, very tight, but I\u2019m still taking Carlos.\u201d<\/p>\n

Alcaraz currently leads Sinner 5-4 in the Grand Slam race, as the pair have won more titles than any active players other than Djokovic.<\/p>\n\nPlayer<\/strong><\/td>\nGrand Slam titles<\/strong><\/td>\nGrand Slams won<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nCarlos Alcaraz<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n2022 US Open, 2023 Wimbledon, 2024 French Open, 2024 Wimbledon, 2025 French Open<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nJannik Sinner<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n2024 Australian Open, 2024 US Open, 2025 Australian Open, 2025 Wimbledon<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Carlos Alcaraz v Jannik Sinner \u2013 Grand Slam count<\/p>\n

Tiafoe is confident their spell of dominance won\u2019t last forever, as he says the sport \u2018needs something new\u2019.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs I first mentioned, they\u2019re going to get interrupted. It just has to happen. I can\u2019t see them playing the finals every week,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe need something new. The game needs something new. I love those guys. Shout out to both those guys. We need something new.\u201d<\/p>\n

He also commented on the differences between the two players, which makes their rivalry so exciting.<\/p>\n

\u201cI really like how different they are. [Jannik] Sinner is ice cold. Carlos, I mean, has an unbelievable game, plays the crowd,\u201d said Tiafoe.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey\u2019re both moving incredibly. One guy hits the ball super hard, and the other guy plays an all-court game.<\/p>\n

\u201cYeah, they produce insane matches. It\u2019s been fun to watch and fun to see those guys grow and continue to play at the highest level.\u201d<\/p>\n

The American does, however, believe players are making a mistake putting Alcaraz and Sinner on a \u2018pedestal\u2019, as he claims he can beat them.<\/p>\n

\"JannikPhoto by Daniel Kopatsch\/Getty Images<\/p>\n

\u201cThere\u2019s always been guys, quote unquote, that are gatekeepers of the tour. Those are the two guys doing it,\u201d said Tiafoe.<\/p>\n

\u201cBut ultimately, if you want to win one [a Grand Slam], you\u2019ve got to beat those guys. Because it is what it is. Respect those guys. Incredible players. So young. They\u2019re going to be at the top of the game for a while.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe can\u2019t be out there just putting them on a pedestal. We have to beat them if you want to do anything special.<\/p>\n

\u201cI have a ton of respect for those guys, but at the same time, if we link up in the draw, I feel I can beat them.\u201d<\/p>\n

That\u2019s certainly a bold statement to make, but has Tiafoe ever beaten Alcaraz or Sinner?<\/p>\n

Frances Tiafoe\u2019s head-to-head record against Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner<\/p>\n

In total, Tiafoe has played eight matches against the pair and holds victories over both Alcaraz and Sinner.<\/p>\n

Frances Tiafoe v Carlos Alcaraz<\/p>\n