Jannik Sinner v Carlos Alcaraz rivalry ‘great for tennis'
Sinner's victory ended Alcaraz's 24-match winning streak and prevented him from securing a third consecutive Wimbledon title.
Darren Cahill, Sinner's coach, believes the rivalry between Sinner and Alcaraz is already outstanding and has the potential to become even greater.
The two players have shared the last seven Grand Slam trophies, with Sinner now holding four major titles to Alcaraz's five.
Both Sinner and Alcaraz closely monitor each other's game, driving their respective teams to ensure continuous improvement, while other young talents are also emerging in men's tennis.
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