Jannik Sinner and Sascha Zverev: Lorenzo Musetti Sets the Record Straight

Alexander Zverev may be number one on paper, but Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are in a league of their own. Lorenzo Musetti spoke candidly in an interview with Bolavip about the current hierarchy on the ATP Tour.

“I believe Sasha undoubtedly deserves the world No. 1 spot; I’m happy for him, since he’s finally managed to win two Grand Slam titles and reach the top of the rankings,” the Carrara-born tennis player explained. “Of course, Sinner and Alcaraz’s injuries have affected the rankings and most of the top players, but physical condition is part of the game: whoever manages to be more consistent and fit enough to take the court is the one who can reach the number one spot.”

“However, when it comes to the level of play, there’s no doubt: if everyone were in peak form, Sinner and Alcaraz would still be better than anyone else. They continue to prove that they are the players to beat,” emphasized the Italian, who has dropped to No. 27 in the world after the physical issues he’s faced this season.

The change at the top came after Sinner’s hiatus; he hasn’t played since last July and won’t return to the court until next year. Problems with his right knee, which emerged after his Wimbledon triumph, allowed Zverev to become world No. 1 for the first time in his career, following his victory in the round of 16 at the Erste Bank Open in Vienna against Tallon Griekspoor. The German thus brought an end to Sinner’s third reign at the top, which began on April 13 when he overtook Alcaraz.

Sinner explained the background to his long hiatus on his YouTube channel: “A few weeks ago, I had my tonsils removed and lost a lot of weight.” The South Tyrolean is training every day in Munich to rebuild his muscle mass and hopes to soon be able to put his full weight on his knee again as he prepares for the Australian Open. Alcaraz also said he misses him: “The tour needs him back.”