There’s been plenty of debate over which player is “better”. But Sinner’s coach has now admitted he’ll never profess his man is superior to Alcaraz.

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are poised to add another entry into their rapidly developing rivalry when the ATP Finals open Sunday without any members of the Big Three for the first time in nearly a quarter century.

The 24-time Grand Slam champion is not present at this year’s ATP Finals, having cited an injury as justification for his absence. Sinner will have to be especially careful with Alexander Zverev, who is very well in indoor conditions thanks to his excellent serve and has just won the Rolex Paris Masters.

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz have been placed in different groups for the ATP Finals in Turin. That means the earliest they could meet is the semifinals.

Jannik Sinner is the top seed at the upcoming ATP Finals, hoping to go a step further than a year ago. Jannik made a name for himself on home soil in 2019, winning Challengers titles in Bergamo and Ortisei and becoming the Next Gen ATP Finals champion in Milan.

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz were placed in different groups for the ATP Finals in the draw. The earliest they could meet is the semifinals. The Ilie Nastase Group features Sinner, Daniil Medvedev,

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz have avoided a meeting at the ATP Finals for now - but they should still clash in Turin.