Taylor Fritz made a winning start at the US Open. During his press conference, last year's finalist found himself in a familiar trap when asked about the burning question of today's tennis.
Asked about who is better, Jannik Sinner or Carlos Alcaraz, the American refused to give a definitive answer. Taylor acknowledged the impossibility of comparing two players who have already shaped the sport's future.
Instead, he placed a safe bet andpraised them both! Fritz highlighted Sinner's consistent results on weekly basis. On the other hand, he acknowledged Alcaraz's A-game that often makes him unplayable.
Taylor's words bring another light on the thrilling contrast between the two young stars who have dominated men's tennis. Jannik has built his reputation around his relentless week-to-week consistency.
The result? 64 consecutive world no. 1 weeks, long winning streaks and numerous finals. Carlos, meanwhile, dazzles with explosive shot-making and a peak level that recalls the very best of Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic.
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When his game is on, it's almost impossible to play against him, especially if he brings his trademark smile and involve the crowd with one-of-a-kind shots from every part of the court.
Together, the two young stars have forged a rivalry that feels destined to define the next decade of men's tennis. Sinner and Alcaraz have shared the previous seven Major titles, looking good to add another at the US Open.
The margins in their duels are razor-thin, and it's hard to predict the outcome. Fritz's diplomatic answer reflects what many fans feel - choosing between Carlos and Jannik is simply impossible.
"You are trying to get me completely crushed by the fans of Jannik or Carlos. However, you can not win with this answer. I really do not know. It's impossible to say. I think Jannik has been more consistent with his results.
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On the other hand, when Carlos plays at his best, it's the highest level you can witness in tennis," Taylor Fritz said.
