As Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner prepare to face off in the 2024 French Open, their rivalry has become one of the most exciting in modern tennis. More specifically, these two players have proven to be highly capable and have revealed that they can bring out the best in each other.
The current odds for anyone betting on the French Open 2024, is quite even with Alcaraz at 2.80 and Sinner around 4.50.
Head-to-head and recent clashes
As of now, Alcaraz and Sinner have played 8 times and won 4 matches each. The fact that their head-to-head record is even demonstrates that these players have a tendency to show their best performance in the critical matches. Last season, they met three times on the court, and Sinner won 2 matches, showing his ability to outsmart tough opponents.
Clay Court Performances in 2023 and 2024
Specific statistics on each clay match for 2023 and 2024 are missing, but these players’ history shows that each of them has already had several successful matches on this type of surface. In particular, Alcaraz has always felt very confident on clay, as he can achieve great speed with the slide and his top spin ability allows him excellent control over the ball. On the other hand, clay is also one of Spanish player’s strong sides as his baseline game suits this type of court the best.
Key matches and moments
Arguably, a certain 2022 US Open clash between the two players stands out among their numerous matches. In 2023, their clashes at Indian Wells and Miami are among the most noticeable.
Heading to the 2024 French Open
With the 2024 French Open approaching, Alcaraz and Sinner are likely to bring their best game to the tournament. As mentioned earlier, the 2022 US Open winner and star player have always felt very comfortable on clay, so Alcaraz can indeed win the title and maybe, eventually become one of the great players of the French Open.
However, given Sinner’s drastic improvement last season and the fact that he was the player who stopped the 19-match winning streak, I believe the Italian player has the potential to upset any highly-ranked competitor, including his lifetime rival Alcaraz. Therefore, as the French Open 2024 takes place, the public will witness the new phase of the rivalry that has been defining a new tennis generation.