Article by Luminița Paul – Published Monday, November 24, 2025, 4:56 p.m. / Updated Monday, November 24, 2025, 4:56 p.m.
Carlos Alcaraz (22, ATP No. 1) and Jannik Sinner (24, World No. 2) have distanced themselves from the competition recently, but Ross Hutchins (40), CEO of the International Tennis Federation, believes they will soon have strong rivals.
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have turned men's tennis into a tight end business over the past two years, winning every Grand Slam, but Ross Hutchinsthe CEO of the International Tennis Federation, is convinced that a new generation of players will emerge.
The 22-year-olds and 24-year-olds, nicknamed 'Sincaraz', shared the major titles again this year and faced each other in six finals, cementing their dominance in men's tennis and signaling a shift in power following the retirements of Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal and Andy Murray.
While 38-year-old Novak Djokovic remains a major threat as the only active member of the Big Four – who have amassed 69 Grand Slam titles over two decades – it is the 'Sincaraz' rivalry that is defining a new era for the sport.
Ross Hutchins: 'These two keep pushing each other'
“It's exciting, isn't it?” Hutchins told Reuters. “What a story! Every time we see great players come to the end of their careers, it's like two, four, six, eight new players come along who take the level to another dimension,” he added.
“What historic champions we had, what extraordinary players we had in the past! Now, these two continue to push each other to new levels. Their serves are getting better, their forehands are getting better, their moves are getting better and their mindset is getting better”, believes Ross Hutchins, former ATP number 26 doubles player and winner of five ATP titles in this event.
Ross Hutchins, CEO of the International Tennis Federation Photo: Imago Images
“They continue to take the sport to another level, delighting the world every time they are on the field. But sports also have strong support from groups behind them”, believes the former Queen's tournament director.
Although Spain's Alcaraz and Italy's Sinner have distanced themselves with a combined total of 10 major trophies, Hutchins pointed to emerging talents such as the Brazilian João Fonsecaas proof that the next generation is knocking on the door.
Hutchins' proposal: Joao Fonseca
Fonseca won his second ATP Tour title in Basel last month at the ATP 500 tournament, the 19-year-old climbing into the world Top 25 at 24th after starting the year at 145th.
Joao Fonseca, triumphant in Basel/Photo: Imago Images
The American teenager Learner Tienalso 19, impressed by winning his first title at Metz this month, as did the Czech Jakub Mensik (20), who defeated his mentor and 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic to win the Miami Masters 1000 title in March.
“Alcaraz and Sinner have created a gap in terms of their successes, but there are other young players, such as Fonseca. It wouldn't surprise me if someone emerged to impose themselvesHutchins added.
“Murray and Djokovic managed to do it after Nadal and Federer took over. In the past, there have always been players who have been able to establish themselves. So we can't predict what will happen next year, but the two of them, Alcaraz and Sinner, have been in top form this year and it's been impressive to watch them“, concluded the CEO of the ITF.
