Stefanos Tsitsipas got a surprising call to enter the Six Kings Slam as an alternate following Jack Draper's withdrawal. The Greek landed in Riyadh despite ongoing back issues and experienced a 6-2, 6-3 defeat to world no. 2, Jannik Sinner.
After the match, Stefanosoffered a bold but heartfelt prediction about the future of men's tennis and the two leading stars. Tsitsipas believes Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are destined to dominate the most notable stage in the years to come.
Stefanos, though reluctant to make forecasts, expressed full confidence in their potential, seeing them as heirs to the great legacy of Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Rarael Nadal.
According to the Greek, Sinner and Alcaraz have the talent, mentality and drive to surpass ten Major titles each - a mark that would place them alongside legends such as Rod Laver, Bjorn Borg and Pete Sampras.
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At 22, Carlos is the second-youngest player with six Major titles after Bjorn Borg. At 24, Jannik stands on four notable trophies achieved in the previous two seasons following an incredible rise in the second part of 2023.
Thus, they are both carving their paths to greatness at such a young age, leaving everyone behind and establishing a dynasty. Their fierce rivalry, maturity and relentless work ethic suggest that Stefanos' prediction might not he far-fetched.
Carlos and Jannik have shared all eight Major trophies in 2024 and 2025. In addition, they have met in the previous three finals on the most notable scene, leaving everyone behind and moving closer to the legends ahead of them.
If they embrace a couple of more seasons at the top and remain on this pace, we should see them among the most successful players at Majors within a couple of years, especially if they continue to meet in the title matches.
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They seem ready to carry the torch of dominance into a new era - one built on respect, rivalry and remarkable consistency. Their most recent duel came in the US Open final.
Alcaraz served revenge for the Wimbledon final defeat and bested his greatest rival in four sets, adding the sixth Major trophy to his CV and writing history books.
"I will not comment on that because I'm not good at forecasting. I will just say that we will see Carlos and Jannik win many more Major titles. I'm pretty sure they will both collect over ten Major crowns by the end of their careers," Stefanos Tsitsipas said.
