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Carlos Alcaraz may be on an electrifying rise through the ranks of men’s tennis, but not everyone is fully sold on the consistency of his game. In a candid evaluation, renowned tennis coach Patrick Mouratoglou, who previously worked with Serena Williams, offered an honest perspective that’s sparked fresh debate within the tennis community.
While praising the 22-year-old Spaniard's dynamic style and versatility, Mouratoglou didn’t shy away from pointing out a key area where Alcaraz falls short — especially when compared to his Italian rival, Jannik Sinner.
"Of course, he’s not as consistent as Rafa and Novak at their peak, or Sinner now, who’s incredibly consistent, but he’s more fiery," Mouratoglou remarked during an appearance at an Ultimate Tennis Showdown event.
Alcaraz's dazzling 2025 season
The critique comes despite Carlos Alcaraz enjoying another dominant season on the ATP Tour. He has already captured five titles in 2025, including a Grand Slam victory at Roland Garros, a back-to-back win at Queen’s Club, and impressive performances in Rotterdam, Monte-Carlo, and Rome.
His playing style — aggressive, creative, and often unpredictable — has thrilled fans across the globe. Drawing comparisons to legends like Rafael Nadal is nothing new for Alcaraz, but he himself has remained humble, consistently downplaying any comparisons to the Big Three.
Style vs. stability: The Carlo Alcaraz-Jannik Sinner debate
Mouratoglou’s remarks, however, highlight a larger conversation taking shape in tennis circles: Is Alcaraz’s flamboyant brilliance enough to outweigh Jannik Sinner’s steady dominance?
“If you look at Alcaraz, for example, he’s more of a puncher,” Mouratoglou explained. “He can do so many different things and he does everything so well… unbelievable power, unbelievable touch, he can return, volley — and he does all this in a match. That’s crazy.”
While Carlos Alcaraz brings unpredictability and explosive flair, Sinner's methodical, calm, and relentless consistency is drawing increasing admiration. The Italian star has quietly positioned himself as one of the most stable performers on the tour.
A clash of generational styles
The contrast between Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner is becoming emblematic of the next generation of tennis stars. One dazzles with variety and fire; the other grinds out wins with surgical precision. Both have Grand Slam-winning potential — but Mouratoglou’s assessment suggests the tennis world may need to wait before declaring Carlos Alcaraz the heir to Nadal’s throne.
Whether consistency or creativity proves to be the dominant force in the years ahead remains to be seen. One thing is certain — the Alcaraz vs. Sinner rivalry is just getting started.
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