Can Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz Be New Fedal? A Look at Next Generation Rivalry
Image credit: Official social media handles of Roger Federer/Rafael Nadal/ Carlos Alcaraz/ Jannik Sinner When you talk about rivalries, particularly in the sports arena, it is almost impossible not to count in the decade-long competitiveness between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. Nadal vs Roger is among one of the most famous sports rivalries with a long history and intense competition dating back to the early days. Their rivalry is remembered among some of the most telling rivalries across sports like Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi, Real Madrid vs FC Barcelona in Spanish football, India vs Pakistan in cricket, Los Angeles Lakers vs Boston Celtics in the NBA and many more. Coming back to tennis, before we find any conclusion on the topic, it is important to know when the concept of rivalry in tennis came into prominence. Were there rivals before Nadal and Federer? Absolutely yes! Following the lack of accurate stats for the pre-1991 eras matches and rivalries, it's...