Carlos Alcaraz Says Jannik Sinner is Still the World's Best Player

Carlos Alcaraz says Jannik Sinner deserves the world's top ranking.

Jannik Sinner still ranks higher than Carlos Alcaraz. / Susan Mullane-USA TODAY Sports

Carlos Alcaraz is in the midst of a historic run. The 21-year-old became the sixth man in the Open Era to win back-to-back Roland-Garros and Wimbledon titles.

Alcaraz has won four Grand Slams and appears to be the face of the sport in the post-big three world. Whether due to humility or unbelievable sportsmanship, Alcaraz says he is still not the best player in the world.

After winning Wimbledon on Sunday, Alcaraz said Jannik Sinner still deserves the ATP World No. 1 ranking.

Alcaraz, winner of Roland Garros & Wimbledon, says that Jannik Sinner is still the best player in the world atm. https://t.co/Qu0zmocaz3

— José Morgado (@josemorgado) July 15, 2024

Alcaraz said, "For me personally, Sinner is the most consistent player. He has won a Grand Slam. He has reached, except in this tournament, the semifinals in all the ones he has played in."

Alcaraz continued, "He deserves to be in that position still. I have won big tournaments, let's hope that continues and we will see at the end of the year who is higher."

The ATP (and WTP) released updated rankings today, but there was little change at the top of the rankings. Sinner still sits atop the rankings, followed by Novak Djokovic and Alcaraz in third.

Of course, Alcaraz defeated Sinner in the semifinals at Roland Garros last month. The two players did not face each other at Wimbledon, as Sinner lost to Daniil Medvedev in the quarterfinals. Quickly after, Sinner pulled out of the Swedish Open due to fatigue.

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