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Goran Ivanisevic on Alcaraz-Sinner Rivalry: What Will 'Never Change'

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Goran Ivanisevic, former coach of Novak Djokovic, analyzes the rivalry between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, highlighting Alcaraz's versatility.

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Goran Ivanisevic on Alcaraz-Sinner Rivalry: What Will 'Never Change'

Goran Ivanisevic, known for his time as Novak Djokovic's coach, has shared his insights on the current tennis scene. Ivanisevic, who coached Djokovic for five years, has been an authoritative voice in the tennis world, and his comments are listened to closely.

In an interview, Ivanisevic compared Jannik Sinner to Novak Djokovic, pointing out similarities in their game. He highlighted that Sinner possesses more power and a better "engine", making him a formidable opponent. The intensity in their matches is something phenomenal, according to Ivanisevic.

Speaking about the Alcaraz-Sinner rivalry, Ivanisevic praised both players but emphasized Alcaraz's versatility. He said: "Alcaraz plays, he goes up and down... It's great that they're different and their matches are incredible, as the final in Paris last year showed, where the crowd didn't say a word for five and a half hours".

Ivanisevic concluded that Alcaraz's versatility "will never change, which is even better because it makes for better matches".

In addition to his comments on Alcaraz and Sinner, Ivanisevic also made a ranking prediction for Arthur Fils, his new protege. This demonstrates his continued commitment to the development of young talent in tennis.

Ivanisevic's experience as a coach of elite players, including Marin Cilic, underlines his ability to guide players towards success.

Ivanisevic's coaching career began with Marin Cilic, helping him win his only Grand Slam title in 2014. After a brief stint with Tomas Berdych and Milos Raonic, Ivanisevic joined Djokovic.

Together, they won three Australian Open titles, three Wimbledon titles, two Roland Garros titles, and another US Open, as well as two more ATP Finals and seven Masters 1000 events. Their separation occurred in 2024.

Following his separation from Djokovic in 2024, Ivanisevic had a brief experience with Elena Rybakina and a partnership with Stefanos Tsitsipas that lasted less than two months. Now, Fils is the latest to try and gain the benefits of the 54-year-old coach's wisdom.

Ivanisevic's coaching journey demonstrates his ability to adapt and succeed with different players, making him a respected figure in the tennis world.
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