Overview

• Jannik Sinner secured his first Wimbledon title on July 13 with a four-set victory over Carlos Alcaraz to claim the world No. 1 ranking
• Mats Wilander lauded Sinner’s aggressive baseline game and accessibility as a role model, saying his style is years ahead of its time
• Tallon Griekspoor highlighted Alcaraz’s superior net skills, drop shots and shot variety as evidence of a potentially higher peak
• Sinner attributed his success to his mantra “hard work always beats talent,” contrasting his disciplined approach with Alcaraz’s innate flair
• Their contrasting philosophies and recent Grand Slam showdowns have solidified both players as the leading figures in men’s tennis beyond the Big Three era