Djokovic Fans: Whom do you prefer/root for in the Sinner/Alcaraz debate?

[bw114]

I’m curious among my fellow Djokovic fans, as the sun sets on Novak’s career and the Sinner/Alcaraz rivalry begins to blossom, whom do you find yourself preferring?

I see a lot of Djokovic fans becoming de facto Sinner fans because his game style shares more similarities with Nole’s than Alcaraz’s does, but this actually drives me further from Sinner. I see Sinner as a sort of B/B+ Djokovic—he’s obviously an aggressive baseliner, but he doesn’t play with quite the depth, width, or angles with which Novak could play. He hits the crap out of the ball—probably harder on average than Novak does/did—but he doesn’t play that clinical, platonically perfect brand of tennis of deep groundstrokes 1-2 feet off the baseline which I fell in love with watching Novak. He makes more UEs than Novak did. I will say, Sinner’s movement makes me blush. I am in love with his movement.

I also find Alcaraz a lot more similar to Nole in temperament/disposition—wears his heart on his sleeve, shows his frustration. Sinner is so seemingly indifferent to tennis, he never shows his frustration (perhaps he has none, which isn’t an issue, just not something that endears him to me personally). Alcaraz has shown reverence to Novak as well, which has (sheepishly) made me more of a fan.

Note that this isn’t an insult to Sinner or his game, he plays amazing tennis, and I’m unsure who will have the better career between him and Alcaraz. Just my two cents on whom I prefer and for whom I root.

 

[Lleytonstation]

As a Djoker purist from the beginning, no question about it.

I repent.

Sinner is the only guy that makes sense.

 

[nolefam_2024]

Sinner only

When raz smiles I think he is smiling at me. I hate that smile.

 

[soldat]

I actually like Alcaraz’s personality a little more, and I think they both play like Djokovic.

But I don’t actually have a preference between them two.

If Djokovic is not in the final I think I would root for Medvedev before Alcaraz or Sinner.

 

[GabeT]

I like both

im actively trying to avoid having a favorite as I think that allows you to enjoy tennis more

but who knows, that may change

 

[Mr.Lob]

A Djokovic fan since his days of majoring in minors, I prefer the juiced carrot over the shepherd.

 

[I Am Finnish]

As a Djoker purist from the beginning, no question about it.

I repent.

Sinner is the only guy that makes sense.

Biased much lol?

 

[MaluTapiMau]

I cannot ignore Sinner's strokes, his power is something else. Alcaraz however, plays a more interesting game.

 

[tennis_pro]

Make votes public. I wanna see who my enemies are. Alcaraz by a million times.

 

[NeutralFan]

Make votes public. I wanna see who my enemies are. Alcaraz by a million times.

Again , Sinner proved you wrong, son! I told you million times that he is the chosen one set to dominate the men's tennis.

 

[Third Serve]

Alcaraz's game is more interesting. I don't have a preference personality-wise.

 

[tennis_pro]

Again , Sinner proved you wrong, son! I told you million times that he is the chosen one set to dominate the men's tennis.

The way he handled Draper and Fritz was next level.

 

[NeutralFan]

The way he handled Draper and Fritz was next level.

Forgot Meddy?

 

[CHillTennis]

I’m curious among my fellow Djokovic fans, as the sun sets on Novak’s career and the Sinner/Alcaraz rivalry begins to blossom, whom do you find yourself preferring?

I see a lot of Djokovic fans becoming de facto Sinner fans because his game style shares more similarities with Nole’s than Alcaraz’s does, but this actually drives me further from Sinner. I see Sinner as a sort of B/B+ Djokovic—he’s obviously an aggressive baseliner, but he doesn’t play with quite the depth, width, or angles with which Novak could play. He hits the crap out of the ball—probably harder on average than Novak does/did—but he doesn’t play that clinical, platonically perfect brand of tennis of deep groundstrokes 1-2 feet off the baseline which I fell in love with watching Novak. He makes more UEs than Novak did. I will say, Sinner’s movement makes me blush. I am in love with his movement.

I also find Alcaraz a lot more similar to Nole in temperament/disposition—wears his heart on his sleeve, shows his frustration. Sinner is so seemingly indifferent to tennis, he never shows his frustration (perhaps he has none, which isn’t an issue, just not something that endears him to me personally). Alcaraz has shown reverence to Novak as well, which has (sheepishly) made me more of a fan.

Note that this isn’t an insult to Sinner or his game, he plays amazing tennis, and I’m unsure who will have the better career between him and Alcaraz. Just my two cents on whom I prefer and for whom I root.

Neither.

 

[CHillTennis]

Again , Sinner proved you wrong, son! I told you million times that he is the chosen one set to dominate the men's tennis.

What happened at Wimbledon this year? Why did he allow Grassvedev to get the better of him?

 

[tennis_pro]

Forgot Meddy?

You'll see he's past his prime once his result start droping hard soon.

Also Medvedev doesn't make up for the farce of SF and F. Fed at 38 handled Medvedev in Miami like it was nothing.

 

[mahatma]

Game wise ofcourse Sinner, but this doping debacle has put me off.

 

[Lleytonstation]

A Djokovic fan since his days of majoring in minors, I prefer the juiced carrot over the shepherd.

Very smart decision. However, Carlos will tend the farm animals well.

 

[Oceans II]

Alcaraz every day of the week. Also don't mind Rune. Like all 3 of Medvedev, Zverev and Tsitsipas.

 

[legcramp]

I root for Carlos because Novak made him cry multiple times.

 

[Lleytonstation]

Alcaraz every day of the week. Also don't mind Rune. Like all 3 of Medvedev, Zverev and Tsitsipas.

How do you sleep at night?

 

[Hitman]

I like them both, but slight edge to Alcaraz. But cheer them both, they produce the best level right now and its entertaining to watch.

 

[Bubcay]

Alcaraz, no contest..

 

[NeutralFan]

I like them both, but slight edge to Alcaraz. But cheer them both, they produce the best level right now and its entertaining to watch.

I thought you were a Sinner fan but fair enough we need rivalries

 

[Tano]

As a Djoker purist from the beginning, no question about it.

I repent.

Sinner is the only guy that makes sense.

Sinner's skateboard (when moving) resembles the flexibility of Djokovic's Spiderman.

 

[Genie Of the Bank]

Carlos all the way, Janik is a great kid but Panatta, Pietrangeli and Ubaldo Scanagatta are really irritating cheerleaders. El Cid (Carlos Alcaraz) is the youngest Spanish hero.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Sinner!

 

[Rafa4LifeEver]

Sinner!

How dare you

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

How dare you

What can I say? I’m a Sinner. I will pay for my sins

 

[Rafa4LifeEver]

What can I say? I’m a Sinner. I will pay for my sins

Shank you very much

 

[airchallenge2]

Alcaraz, no contest..

+1.

 

[Hitman]

I thought you were a Sinner fan but fair enough we need rivalries

I am. But I like Raz also.

 

[SamprasisGOAT]

Sinner. Plays the same style as Djokovic and he’s got the mentality of Michael Corleone. A stone cold killer on the court

 

[Born_to_slice]

Neither, they're both irritating. If forced to watch them,, I'd "root" for the one who's less favored on the surface.

 

[Enceladus]

For me, as a Nole fan, the best case scenario is that Carlos and Jannik will compete evenly for the Grand Slam titles and one doesn't allow the other to reach 24. So I will prefer whoever is currently lagging behind in the number of Grand Slams.

 

[SamprasisGOAT]

For me, as a Nole fan, the best case scenario is that Carlos and Jannik will compete evenly for the Grand Slam titles and one doesn't allow the other to reach 24. So I will prefer whoever is currently lagging behind in the number of Grand Slams.

Yeh also this. But I don’t think either will get 20

 

[BauerAlmeida]

I like them both, but slight edge to Alcaraz. But cheer them both, they produce the best level right now and its entertaining to watch.

 

[pirhaksar]

Sinner since the beginning even before he won anything big.

 

[zakopinjo]

Not for Sinner, especially not after he did not take responsibility for the doping scandal.

Since August of this year, Alcaraz has been my choice.

 

[GloW]

I’m curious among my fellow Djokovic fans, as the sun sets on Novak’s career and the Sinner/Alcaraz rivalry begins to blossom, whom do you find yourself preferring?

I see a lot of Djokovic fans becoming de facto Sinner fans because his game style shares more similarities with Nole’s than Alcaraz’s does, but this actually drives me further from Sinner. I see Sinner as a sort of B/B+ Djokovic—he’s obviously an aggressive baseliner, but he doesn’t play with quite the depth, width, or angles with which Novak could play. He hits the crap out of the ball—probably harder on average than Novak does/did—but he doesn’t play that clinical, platonically perfect brand of tennis of deep groundstrokes 1-2 feet off the baseline which I fell in love with watching Novak. He makes more UEs than Novak did. I will say, Sinner’s movement makes me blush. I am in love with his movement.

I also find Alcaraz a lot more similar to Nole in temperament/disposition—wears his heart on his sleeve, shows his frustration. Sinner is so seemingly indifferent to tennis, he never shows his frustration (perhaps he has none, which isn’t an issue, just not something that endears him to me personally). Alcaraz has shown reverence to Novak as well, which has (sheepishly) made me more of a fan.

Note that this isn’t an insult to Sinner or his game, he plays amazing tennis, and I’m unsure who will have the better career between him and Alcaraz. Just my two cents on whom I prefer and for whom I root.

the one thread that I have as a toss-up they dont have a toss-up in the pole. >>>>(((((((

 

[BGod]

Freaking neither. I just won't bother with those matches. Zverev, Musetti, Felix, Tsitsipas.

 

[KingCarlitos]

Again , Sinner proved you wrong, son! I told you million times that he is the chosen one set to dominate the men's tennis.

Two years older and two slams lesser, alright, I’m not and never have been a hardcore Alcaraz fan but Sinner Stans are something else, Really forces you to choose sides. The side of rationality.

 

[bw114]

the one thread that I have as a toss-up they dont have a toss-up in the pole. >>>>(((((((

Good call. Will add.

 

[MichaelNadal]

Freaking neither. I just won't bother with those matches. Zverev, Musetti, Felix, Tsitsipas.

#TeamChainz

 

[TheAssassin]

Overall, Sinner. Though given recent events I'd prefer Carlos to take him out here and there in the near future if they meet.

 

[AleYeah]

I'm a fan of both, but aesthetically I enjoy Carlito's game a lot more.

 

[BeanTownCoolCat]

Many Djoker fans don’t “love” neither of them (neutral that is). They actually prefer Sinner winning more at this point.

It is really simple math: Alcaraz is 1.5 yrs younger and 2 GS ahead. If he dominates Sinner in the next 10 yrs, he may threaten “Big 3” legacy, may even alter GOAT conversation. Sinner has much less a chance doing so being 23 yrs old already and (only) 2 GS titles in hand. So I prefer Sinner winning more than Alcaraz at this point.

My prediction for career GS title count for Alcaraz & Sinner: 1) Alcaraz can reach Sampras level, 14 (plus minus 2 meaning 12-16, more likely 14-16); 2) Sinner can reach Lendl/Agassi level, 8 (plus minus 2 meaning 6-10, more likely 7-9).

 

[nolefam_2024]

Many Djoker fans don’t “love” neither of them (neutral that is). They actually prefer Sinner winning more at this point.

It is really simple math: Alcaraz is 1.5 yrs younger and 2 GS ahead. If he dominates Sinner in the next 10 yrs, he may threaten “Big 3” legacy, may even alter GOAT conversation. Sinner has much less a chance doing so being 23 yrs old already and (only) 2 GS titles in hand. So I prefer Sinner winning more than Alcaraz at this point.

My prediction for career GS title count for Alcaraz & Sinner: 1) Alcaraz can reach Sampras level, 14 (plus minus 2 meaning 12-16, more likely 14-16); 2) Sinner can reach Lendl/Agassi level, 8 (plus minus 2 meaning 6-10, more likely 7-9).

Sinner has more slams than Djokovic at same age. And Djokovic is the goat. So nothing is impossible

 

[BeanTownCoolCat]

Sinner has more slams than Djokovic at same age. And Djokovic is the goat. So nothing is impossible

How many GS titles Borg, Connors, Mac, Sampras, Agassi, **JIM COURIER** have had by age 23? They ALL had more than Djokovic at that age. What is total count for all of them (and others I missed) in the end?

“Nothing is impossible” - so does winning lottery. Mathematical possibility is always there for you

 

[N01E]

This is a repeat of Ferrer - Berdych for me, couldn't care less. Can't like or dislike any of them too much. Carlos probably takes it, just because he doesn't do those racket shakes after every single point.