Björn Borg takes a direct shot at Jannik Sinner

Tennis legend Björn Borg, in an interview with *La Gazzetta dello Sport*, spoke about Jannik Sinner and the Italian’s chances of repeating his success at Wimbledon following his victory in 2025. Borg won the prestigious London tournament five times in a row.

“Jannik is a tremendous champion; he’s the world No. 1, the player with the hardest shot, and he’s now proven his immense talent on grass as well. We don’t know what really happened at Roland Garros, but I’m sure he’s already put it all behind him. That’s why he’s definitely my favorite, especially since Alcaraz isn’t there.”

According to Borg, the comparison between the Big Three and the Alcaraz-Sinner duo holds up: “When Roger and Rafa retired, the question everyone kept asking was what would happen to tennis. Well, what happened was that these two young players came along, showcasing an incredible level of play and generating interest very similar to what we saw with the Big Three. Rivalries—especially healthy ones like theirs—have always been the spice of sports, and the one between Sinner and Alcaraz is destined to go down in history.”

The current state of Italian tennis closely resembles that of Sweden in the 1970s: “I agree with Wilander—having a formidable champion serves as a stimulus for the entire movement. But then there must be adequate infrastructure to support the growing interest. I’m not too familiar with the inner workings of your Federation, but I commend Italy because, in addition to Sinner, it’s producing a large number of excellent players who are competitive on all surfaces and capable of making their mark at the Grand Slams—the most prestigious stage of all.”

Looking ahead to Wimbledon, keep an eye on Djokovic: “Novak is the greatest player of all time, even though Nadal’s 14 Roland Garros titles remain a superhuman feat. Of course, Novak has just turned 39; he has to contend with the effects of aging, and it will become increasingly difficult for him to prevail against Sinner and Alcaraz. However, as he demonstrated in Australia, he maintains exceptional motivation that still drives him to strive for the highest achievement, and as long as he retains this ability to compete, he will be a tough rival for everyone.”