On the latest episode of Advantage Connors, Jimmy Connors and his son Brett dove deep into the most compelling rivalry in men’s tennis right now: Carlos Alcaraz versus Jannik Sinner. With Alcaraz winning seven of their last eight meetings, the pair discussed whether the Spaniard has taken a decisive step forward — and what it will take for Sinner or anyone else to keep pace.
Brett opened the debate by pointing out the record: “How will the battle for the number one spot between Alcaraz and Sinner unfold? Has Alcaraz grown noticeably stronger now? Because he’s won seven out of eight.”
Jimmy was quick to note how slim the margins are. “That should tell you. And the one out of the eight that Sinner won is surprising because it was Wimbledon. You’d think Alcaraz, with his variety and drop sh