Key Detail Of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz's Relationship Revealed By Coach on Saturday

While speaking to the Fan Duel Sports Network, Darren Cahill was asked about his star pupil’s relationship with Alcaraz. He shed some light on it saying, “Carlos is a phenom, he is a great guy. What you see on the court is what you see off the court. I would not say they are best friends, but they are very friendly. There is a great friendly rivalry between the two players which I think is healthy.”

Iron Sharpens Iron, as is the Case with Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner

According to Cahill, the rivalry between Sinner and Alcaraz is as competitive as it is positive. He explained that the two often train on courts right next to each other, and it’s impossible not to glance over and see what the other camp is working on. “We’re always curious,” Cahill admitted, noting that just as he finds himself watching what Carlos and his coach Juan Carlos Ferrero are doing, Ferrero does the same with Jannik. 

For Cahill, this back-and-forth isn’t a bad thing at all — in fact, he believes it’s exactly what tennis needs. Coming off the golden era of Djokovic, Federer, Nadal and Murray, he sees this budding rivalry as the perfect next chapter, one that pushes both players to be better and keeps fans invested in the sport’s future.