Alcaraz–Sinner rivalry

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The tennis rivalry between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner emerged in the early 2020s. Colloquially referred to by the media and fans as "Sincaraz", a portmanteau of their names, the pair have faced each other 17 times since 2021, with Alcaraz leading the rivalry 10–7, including 4–2 at the majors and 5–4 in finals. Alcaraz leads their five-set encounters 3–0. Alcaraz and Sinner are the two most successful men's tennis players born in the 21st century. Both have won multiple major titles—Alcaraz seven and Sinner five—and both have held the world No. 1 ranking. Some commentators have dubbed them the "New Two" or the "Big Two", in reference to the Big Three. Between them, they have won twelve of the last seventeen major titles dating back to the 2022 US Open. The rivalry has been described as "potentially era-defining". They have played multiple matches regarded as classics, including their 2022 US Open quarterfinal and the 2025 French Open final.

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