The Big 4 member who relativized the current moment: “Alcaraz and Sinner are on their way to being two of the best but …”

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This year’s male final in Roland Garros will be remembered as one of the best of all time. Carlos Alcaraz recovered from two sets down and saved three game points to overcome Jannik Sinner After five hours and 29 minutes, the longest Roland Garros Roland Garros final.

On this, Andy Murray also spoke in London. “Both are bright athletes and have personalities Very different, what I think is really exciting for fans, “the Scotch told BBC.

“For me, Alcaraz in particular has an exciting tennis, and they complement each other perfectly. They have already played bright matches and was one of the best finals in a long time. Facing the future, male tennis is at an excellent time. At the end of a generation of players, People always care about what will happen in the futurebut in general, sports continue to evolve and, in most cases, improving, “he said.

However, although he praised the next generation, Murray wanted to emphasize that Alcaraz and Sinner have a long way to go to match the 20 years of domain Achieved by Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic.

“The sport is in a very good moment, but it is important not to forget what the boys did before them, what Roger, Rafa and Novak did,” he added.

“Win more than 20 Majors It is something exceptional and today it is easy to forget it a bit. I saw some experts say that if (Alcaraz and Sinner) they went to the court against Rafa in Roland Garros, they would be the favorites for that game, with Rafa at his best, “he said far from coinciding.

“Alcaraz and Sinner are on their way to being two of the best, without a doubt, But it takes time to build what Roger, Rafa and Novak had. We will see if they get it, “he closed.