Article by Maria Olteanu – published on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 20:25 / Updated Wednesday, August 20, 2025 20:45
Carlos Alcaraz (22 years old) took a major risk just before the US Open debut. The statement was made by Andy Roddick in his podcast. The former professional tennis player, aged 42, declares himself completely puzzled by the action of the Spanish, who was extremely close to Jannik Sinner.
According to the tennis legend, Roddick, Alcaraz made a big mistake. It approached the Italian after the short match of the Cincinnati Open final. Italian had to withdraw to 5-0 score In favor of the Spanish, because he didn't feel good.
Sinner had symptoms of disease, and Alcaraz, 22, should have kept the distance. “The only thing that he was wrong all week was his interaction with Sinner, when he felt bad,” Roddick said in his podcast, quoted by Sportnuws.nl.
Alcaraz, criticized by Roddick that did not keep the distance from Sinner
“If I had been his coach, I would have said to him: he leaves it! Don't stand by him. Don't ask him if it's good, don't take pictures with him. Carlos, stay away from him if he's sick.” he said vehemently. However, Alcaraz took a photo with his opponent and the trophy after the final, and even hugged Sinner, suffering.
Later, he also wrote a message of encouragement to the 24-year-old Italian: “I'm sorry for Jannik. No one wants to win by abandoning the opponent, especially in such a final. I wish you a speedy recovery.”
Problems continue for Sinner
Sinner also withdrew from the Mixed double tournament at the US Open, where he should have participated with Katerina Siniakova. Thus, Sinner misses the chance to a considerable amount. The winners will divide 885,700 euros, a significant difference compared to last year, when the winning pair received only 175,000 euros.
Meanwhile, Alcaraz and his partner, Emma Raducanu, were also eliminated, after losing the first match in front of Jack Draper and Jessica Pegula.
