Overview
- Roger Federer praised the Jannik Sinner–Carlos Alcaraz matchup as a great rivalry and said they play exceptional tennis.
- He cited their French Open final as an incredible contest and one of the sport’s standout matches in recent years.
- Federer assessed Sinner and Alcaraz as the favorites in Melbourne but stressed that the tournament remains open.
- He voiced hope both players stay injury‑free as they continue to push each other at the top of the men’s game.
- He returned to Melbourne for the first time since retiring, with plans to attend Saturday’s opening ceremony and receive a belated official farewell.