Sinner: «I wake up in the morning trying to figure out how to beat Alcaraz»

Italian tennis star Jannik Sinner has opened up about his rivalry with Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz.

«I wake up in the morning trying to figure out how to beat him. Such a rivalry pushes us to the limits. We've come here to showcase what tennis is all about. Sometimes it can be a lengthy battle, like in the final of the Six Kings Slam. I hope the fans enjoyed it and found it entertaining.

With Carlos, there's a mutual understanding. I can call us friends, and we enjoy playing against each other, striving to have fun with it. I believe our rivalry will continue for as long as possible,» Sinner told Punto de Break.

Previously, Sinner emerged victorious in the exhibition tournament, the Six Kings Slam, defeating Alcaraz.