Overview
- Rafael Nadal told Diario AS that Carlos Alcaraz can look unpredictable or “scattered,” yet he argued the Spaniard’s 2025 results show sustained consistency at the biggest events.
- He described Jannik Sinner as methodical and focused with a defined pattern of play, calling the Italian very solid and tough to beat.
- The interview, published by AS and cited by multiple outlets, emphasized that Nadal does not identify his own style with either player.
- Coverage recaps Alcaraz’s 2025 season as elite, including multiple titles and a year-end No. 1 finish, which Nadal cited to counter claims of inconsistency.
- Reports note Alcaraz’s December 17 split with longtime coach Juan Carlos Ferrero over contractual issues, with Samuel Lopez set to lead his team as exhibitions in South Korea and the Australian Open approach.