Sabalenka Prefers Sinner, Praises Alcaraz in Interview

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka has weighed in on the defining rivalry in men's tennis, expressing a personal preference for Jannik Sinner while also offering high praise for his rival, Carlos Alcaraz. The Belarusian star, who has held the top spot in women's tennis since October 2024, made the comments in a recent interview, citing stylistic similarities as the reason for her choice.

"Naturally, I prefer Jannik, because we have similar playing styles," Sabalenka said. "I think we both have a good forehand, a good backhand, and a good serve. We also have an aggressive style of tennis." She elaborated that both she and the Italian world No. 1 lead their respective tours in service games won and have demonstrated remarkable consistency, with Sabalenka losing only 32 matches and Sinner only 17 since the start of 2024.

Despite her preference, Sabalenka was effusive in her admiration for Alcaraz, the Spaniard who holds a 10-7 head-to-head advantage over Sinner and has won seven Grand Slam titles to Sinner's five. "I really like the way Alcaraz moves, the way he sees the court, the way he plays every ball," she said. "Alcaraz will always try until the very end. And that, of course, is...