Rock-paper-scissors?

[Winner Sinner]

I remember that this slogan emerged during the first part of 2023 when Sinner still couldn't beat Medvedev who in turn seemed helpless against Alcaraz who in turn was having trouble with Sinner.

Can the same thing be said now about the trio Sinner-Alcaraz-Djokovic?

Sinner has lost the last 3 direct clashes with Alcaraz.
Alcaraz has lost 3 of the last 4 direct clashes with Djokovic.
Djokovic has lost the last 3 direct clashes with Sinner.

Rock-paper-scissors.

 

[ibbi]

Alcaraz/Djokovic one doesn't really feel the same as the others

 

[Winner Sinner]

Alcaraz/Djokovic one doesn't really feel the same as the others

It wasn't even Sinner-Alcaraz after Miami 2023 (3-3) compared to Medvedev-Sinner always after Miami 2023 (6-0).

Clearly this is a matter of trend.
Before losing the last three challenges with Alcaraz, Sinner was coming off two consecutive victories in the matchup.
Things can change easily.
If we take the absolute direct clashes there is great balance;

Alcaraz vs Sinner 6-4
Djokovic vs Alcaraz 4-3
Sinner-Djokovic 4-4

I speak of trend, it is a fact that Alcaraz after beating Djokovic in the final of Wimbledon 2023 lost 3 of the next 4 challenges, the last of which was the Olympic final.
And the only time he beat him, Djokovic was coming off a period of convalescence.

 

[inflation_era]

That Djokovic is even in this discussion is so sad. No wonder the guy way overachieved relative to his talent level.

 

[nolefam_2024]

Our goat is a declining force.

We can not hope to have rock paper scissors situation at this late stage. All Nole can do is peak for slams 3/4 times before he retires and with some luck bag 2/3 slams.

Sinner has to deal with Carlos completely on his own. Carlos is 2 years younger

 

[ND-13]

The earth's mightiest is going to stomp everyone including Djokovic and Alcaraz from here on.

 

[Winner Sinner]

Never was a thread title more appropriate.