Are Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz real friends?

Jannik Sinner has been through some difficult months after being found positive for Clostebol in two doping tests last March. The world number 1 has quickly proved his innocence and his suspension was immediately revoked by ITIA, allowing him to continue playing regularly and achieve great results.

The young Italian has already won five titles in 2024, including a Grand Slam tournament and two Masters 1000. The 23-year-old from San Candido has great ambitions for the upcoming US Open, in which he is one of the main favorites for the victory along with Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic. Although he has never gone past the quarter-finals in this tournament, the Italian has a style of play that fits perfectly with this surface. Last year, Jannik stopped in the round of 16 against Alexander Zverev also because of cramps.

One of Sinner’s main goals in the second part of the season is to finish the year at the top of the ATP rankings, but he will have to be careful about the attack by Alcaraz. Sinner defends fewer points than Alcaraz and Djokovic in New York, while he will have to defend many more points in the autumn. A good result at Flushing Meadows would allow him to be much more relaxed.

The US Open starts tomorrow

Before the 2024 US Open began, players and insiders were questioned about the doping case involving Italian ace Jannik Sinner.

Mats Wilander, former Swedish champion and winner of 7 Grand Slam titles, also talks about the trial and acquittal of Jannik Sinner. Wilander, who now among the various activities he carries out is also a commentator for Eurosport, explains his position on the process that involved the number 1 in the world: “I am happy – said Wilander – that Jannik Sinner has been declared innocent and can continue to play. He’s a good boy and a blessing for anyone who loves tennis. His rivalry with Carlos Alcaraz is already epic and I am 100% convinced that this positivity was caused…