Former world No. 1 Andre Agassi has chosen which current tennis player he feels most reflected in, picking between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. The 8-time Grand Slam champion is already anticipating this Sunday's Roland Garros final between the current world No. 1 and No. 2.
Agassi responded to an interview with Bleacher Report on social media, where he was asked which player he sees himself more reflected in among the two French Open finalists. The American also wanted to highlight a couple of other players he identifies with. "Oh, I don't know if you're talking mentally, emotionally, game wise, it's honestly, the game has changed so much,” he said. “Sinner has my heart from a ball striking perspective, because I always felt like that. That was me. I was a ball striker at heart, so I kind of connect to that."
"But I love watching Alcaraz play. I love watching like the dynamics and athleticism of Tommy Paul. I love watching athletics, the dynamics of like Holger Rune. I just appreciate the game," added Andre Agassi.
The American recently joined his compatriot Andy Roddick commenting on the Served Podcast about the differences in Alcaraz and Sinner's games. "The thing that amazes me most watching Carlos play live is how little his speed diminishes [from] clay [to] grass...He’s still so raw. I hope he learns how to maximize, and we should enjoy watching him before he does, because it’s so much fun for the fans to watch how he plays the game."
"Sinner is the exact opposite, he is constantly maximizing. He’s never hit a ball he doesn’t really need to and when he does let one rip, it makes you wonder if he was forced to, what that gear would really look like."
More must-reads:
Get the latest news and rumors, customized to your favorite sports and teams. Emailed daily. Always free!