Lopez and Connors See Alcaraz–Sinner Clear of the Field

Fresh assessments from Feliciano Lopez with Jimmy Connors portray a widening gap to the rest of the ATP field.

Overview

Feliciano Lopez says the short-term landscape offers no consistent challengers to Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz at the majors, noting they have swept every Grand Slam since early 2024.
Jimmy Connors urges rivals to raise their level, arguing the Alcaraz–Sinner dominance is not the duo’s fault and will persist unless others start winning the biggest matches.
Jannik Sinner ended 2025 by defeating Carlos Alcaraz in the Turin final to retain the ATP Finals title after the pair contested three Grand Slam finals this season.
Coverage highlights a sizeable rankings gap, including a reported 6,340-point buffer between world No 2 Sinner and No 3 Alexander Zverev.
The rivals are slated to play an exhibition in Incheon on January 10 ahead of the Australian Open on January 18, with Alcaraz targeting a Career Grand Slam and renewed scrutiny on his off-season exhibitions following a recent thigh issue.