The Spanish tennis player Carlos Alcaraz assured that his intense rivalry with Jannik Sinner It has become a source of extra motivation for the Conde de Godó Trophy.
A battle for world number one
Alcaraz arrives at the tournament Barcelona after falling in the final of the Monte Carlo Masters 1000 against Sinner, who took the number one position in the world ranking from him. However, the Spaniard has a chance to win it back if he manages to win the title this week.
“It is a very nice battle and extra motivation,” said Alcaraz, highlighting the healthy competitiveness between the two.
Rivalry on and off the court
The Murcian made it clear that, despite the sporting rivalry, he maintains a good relationship with the Italian off the field.
“It’s not something personal. We have a good relationship off the court,” he explained, underlining the mutual respect between two of the great figures of current tennis.
Sinner, a reference to improve
Alcaraz recognized that Sinner has become a competitive mirror that helps him evolve as a player.
“He is one of those who makes me better, he shows me what I should improve in every training session and match,” said the Spaniard, who remains focused on improving himself day by day.
A duel without favorites on any surface
The Spaniard highlighted the equality between the two, ensuring that there is no clear favorite when they face each other, regardless of the surface.
“It doesn’t matter if we play on dirt, grass or hard court,” he said.
Alcaraz seeks to recover the throne in Barcelona
Winner of the Conde de Godó in 2022 and 2023, Alcaraz begins his path by facing the Finnish Otto Virtanen in the round of 32, with the aim of lifting the trophy again and recovering number one in the world.
