Jannik Sinner v Carlos Alcaraz has ‘all the makings of a great match’ – John McEnroe previews French Open semi-final

John McEnroe believes the French Open semi-final between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz has “all of the makings of an awesome match”.

Sinner, 22, and Alcaraz, 21, are two of the brightest stars within the sport and their head-to-head report sits degree at 4-4.

They’ve served up a number of memorable clashes prior to now, however this would be the first time they’ve met at a Grand Slam because the 2022 US Open quarter-finals.

“That is what it is all about,” stated Eurosport skilled McEnroe.

“Tennis is a person sport, however you want rivals and rivalries, and that actually is the obvious one. They’re 4-4 head-to-head and Jannik has damaged by way of and gained a significant. So that they’re form of on kind of equal footing.

“It is obtained all of the makings of an awesome match… powerful name to see who wins.

“I heard somebody say if Alcaraz wins this, he’d be the youngest man to have gained three majors on three totally different surfaces. Higher than anybody, even Novak [Djokovic], Roger [Federer] or Rafa [Nadal]. That is an incredible thought.

“I simply hope and pray these two keep wholesome for the following 10 years.”

Alcaraz has up to now gained two Grand Slam titles in comparison with one for Sinner.

Alcaraz has frolicked as world No. 1 whereas Sinner is about to high the rankings for the primary time after the French Open following Novak Djokovic’s withdrawal.

McEnroe, who spoke to Alcaraz at a follow session at Roland-Garros this week, added: “I like watching Carlos. He is my favorite participant to observe. He does every little thing.

“He brings an vitality and a pleasure to the court docket that’s nearly unimaginable for ex-players. Athletes are capable of deal with the pressure and pressures in addition to he does. “

Each Alcaraz and Sinner got here into the Grand Slam with damage doubts; Alcaraz battling a forearm difficulty and Sinner a hip downside.

Nonetheless, each have appeared in glorious type up to now on their solution to the final 4.

“Sinner got here in a bit of bit uncertain,” stated McEnroe. “He appears body-wise advantageous, identical with Carlos. You are worried about his arm.

“How a lot coaching he may have performed, and also you get bummed out, I’d assume, in the event you’re not capable of play some occasions. Was he capable of preserve the leg robust?

“It appears like each of them did an awesome job, they usually’re able to go.”