The historic rivalry in sports between Spain and Italy is reborn when Carlos Alcaraz, from El Palmar —in Murcia—, with his 19 years of age, and Jannik Sinner —from San Cándido, in the Italian Alps—, with 21, are measured in any tennis stadium, causing unique emotions; demonstrating his principles and values, which remind us of the battles between Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic.
Alcaraz and Sinner exceed expectations; First, because of their very simple, but overwhelming personalities. For the freshness of seeing two young people give themselves at each point; for being decent, chivalrous, connoisseurs of sports ethics, since they leave behind those commercial interests or prominence that exist among the great figures and the two are happy to confront each other, congratulate each other, whatever the result.
Jannik Sinner, Serious, 1.88 meters tall, with a long forelock that stands out in his red hair, he exudes strength, passion and dedication in every blow, as well as having the simplicity that the education his parents have given him gives him.
With pride and humility, Jannik acknowledges the efforts of his parents, who have taught him to work: “My father is a cook. My mom serves the dishes and I keep learning from them.”
Carlitos Alcaraz, 1.83 meters tall, is more relaxed. He has already touched the sky with his fingertips, has already won a Grand Slam and knows how to be at the top of the ranking: “I work hard to be number one.”
Carlitos and Jannik have brought freshness to the atmosphere of professional tennis and both acknowledge, with humility, that they have to continue learning to compete with Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev (Nadal is injured), but —today— they are the main protagonists and its simplicity devastates.
