Carlos Alcaraz Mirrors Roger Federer’s Sentiments as He Poises to End Jannik Sinner’s Reign At Paris Masters Prior to the Paris Masters, Carlos Alcaraz opens up about the conditions echoing Roger Fede

The 2025 season has solidified one of the most captivating narratives in modern sports: The era-defining rivalry between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. The two players, who have shared the last eight Grand Slam titles, have created a “Big Two” that commands the ATP Tour, exhibiting a level of dominance not seen for a decade as they chase records previously set by Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray. This rivalry exists within a larger conversation about the very conditions of the game.

Earlier this year, the legendary Roger Federer suggested that tournament directors are deliberately slowing down courts and using heavier balls. A tactical move he believes is designed to favor the extended, brutal rallies that characterize the Alcaraz-Sinner style of play, thereby increasing the likelihood o