What Alcaraz and Sinner have achieved over the last two years is well documented and they have undoubtedly separated themselves from the rest of the field.
Alcaraz, who at the age of 22 already has six Grand Slams to his name, has had enormous success early on. However, the world number 1 is absolutely no stranger to having fun on the court and mixing it up with his shots.
On the other hand, Sinner takes his business on the field more seriously. Yet the Italian four-time Grand Slam champion has a lot of variation in his game and few flaws.
Nishikori, who competed against the Big Three in his prime, has yet to face either of the current two top players in the game. But the 35-year-old has seen plenty of how they play.
Nishikori: Alcaraz and Sinner make you feel like you are watching a Federer match
“It’s just fun to watch. They make you feel like you’re watching a Federer match and wondering what kind of shots they’ll make. There are other strong players like Fritz and Draper, but I think those two are the ones that get you excited. Their timing is fast and the trajectory and accuracy of their shots are great,” Nishikori told the Japanese publication. WOW.
In the same interview, Nishikori spoke very highly of the play of 19-year-old Joao Fonseca. The Japanese former world number 4 met Fonseca in the semi-final of the Phoenix Challenger earlier this year, losing 3-6 3-6.
“His ball is fast and heavy,” said the Japanese star. “He also has a good angle, so I think he is a player who plays well.” He is incredibly powerful and has a pretty good serve, so I think he is a symbol of the young tennis players of today,” Nishikori said of Fonseca.
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