No one is safe from fans’ clutches when they’re in the mood to voice their candid opinions. Otherwise, Jannik Sinner catching flak from the community after recently losing a beloved family member would be uncalled for. However, with his recent comments, the Italian is skating on thin ice. And before we dive in any further, understand this – his residual goodwill amongst fans has now been dragged left, right, and center through the mud.
The chain of reaction started when four-time Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz was subtly dissed by one of his most formidable rivals, Sinner. Having iterated problems with ATP’s hectic schedule, Alcaraz blasted the Tour for overwhelming competitors with a full-blown calendar. The young talent’s complaints came right after he outfoxed Ben Shelton while representing Team Europe at the Laver Cup.
Using strong words to prove his point, Alcaraz said: “Somehow they will kill us. At this stage, many good tennis players risk losing their tournaments due to injuries. Sometimes it happens that I don’t want to go and play a tournament: I mustn’t lie, I’ve felt that way a few times. I don’t feel motivated at all.” This, in turn, did not receive a supportive reaction from Italian superstar Sinner.
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