Article by Sebastian Vasile – published on Sunday, September 7, 2025 19:47 / Updated Sunday, September 7, 2025 7:47
The US Open will have the final of the world of tennis on Sunday evening for weeks: Carlos Alcaraz (22 years old, #2 ATP) against Jannik Sinner (24, #1 ATP). Not only the last Grand Slam title of the year is at stake, but also the first place in the world ranking. Before this confrontation, Andy Roddick (43) noted something special in the Spanish, in the locker room.
Alcaraz has so far had an exceptional tournament in New York. In the quarterfinals, he eliminated Jiri Lehecka, and in the semifinals he passed by Novak Djokovic, in three sets. Especially the last victory impressed: the 22 -year -old Spaniard has shown that he is not only at a top physical level, but that, mentally, he takes over the control in duels with “heavy” tennis.
Andy Roddick, impressed by Carlos Alcaraz: “I'm envious of him”
It is precisely in this context, Roddick came up with a remarkable observation. The American, who won the US Open himself in 2003, told his youtube podcast how he met Alcaraz in the locker room, the day before the final.
“I saw Alcaraz, I saw him, I do not know, at 11:30 in the morning, preparing and noticed something special about him. He does not worry about how he hit the ball. Maybe there are some specific things he wants to work for this match, but he does not need anything. I went into the training room and there was no one. He's so relaxed, man. I admire him very much and I am envious of his confidence. Alcaraz is simply fantastic! ”Said the American.
Andy Roddick
Jannik Sinner: “I like these challenges”
On the other hand, Sinner consciously seeks pressure. “I like these challenges. Carlos pushes me to the limit. It's great, because then you get the best feedback you can have as a player,” said the 24 -year -old Italian.
“I have played quite a lot of matches against each other lately, so things get a little different. I try to prepare the tactical match in different ways,” added Jannik Sinner.
Alcaraz and Sinner have impressed the last seven major tournaments impressive and are now in their third consecutive final final. In direct confrontations, Alcaraz has an advantage, but Sinner won the Wimbledon final.
