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.