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John McEnroe Elevates Carlos Alcaraz as the Most Talented Player He’s Ever Seen

The bold ESPN verdict arrives in a live Alcaraz–Sinner rivalry that contrasts peak shotmaking with steadier form.

Overview

  • McEnroe told ESPN he views Alcaraz as more gifted than Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, calling the 22-year-old the most talented player he has witnessed.
  • He added that at their absolute best he favors Alcaraz over Jannik Sinner, though he said Sinner prevails if Alcaraz drops below his top level.
  • Alcaraz advanced to the US Open third round with straight-sets wins over Reilly Opelka and Mattia Bellucci, routing Bellucci 6-1, 6-0, 6-3.
  • Patrick McEnroe gave Sinner a slight edge for now, citing the Italian’s greater consistency this season despite Alcaraz holding a favorable head-to-head.
  • The debate tracks a season in which Sinner won the Australian Open and Wimbledon and Alcaraz retained Roland Garros, reinforcing the two-player dynamic at the top of men’s tennis.