John McEnroe has provided his verdict after Jannik Sinner overcame Carlos Alcaraz in the final of Wimbledon on Sunday.
Sinner, who had lost to the same opponent just weeks previously following a gruelling five-and-a-half hour match at the French Open, secured his first major on grass with a 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 victory.
The Italian was imperious on the day, with Alcaraz powerless to prevent the first Grand Slam final defeat of his career.
Both players look poised to dominate the sport for many years to come, with their rivalry only just getting started.
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|John McEnroe has provided his verdict after Jannik Sinner overcame Carlos Alcaraz in the final of Wimbledon on Sunday
McEnroe, per the Daily Express, has now provided his assessment - with the tennis icon believing that Sinner's triumph 'elevates the overall rivalry'.
“This Sinner win over Alcaraz elevates the overall rivalry. None of the others are at the level of these two guys right now," he said.
"That is the challenge for the rest of men’s tennis.
“They can develop and catch up but they are going to have to dig really deep to get close to this because these guys are not exactly holding back in their work ethic and their desire to win.”
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Ever since January 2024, one of Sinner of Alcaraz had appeared in Grand Slam finals.
Sinner has won four majors now, with his maiden Wimbledon title coming after two victories at the Australian Open and one at the US Open.
Alcaraz won his first major at the US Open in 2022. He has since won two Wimbledon crowns, while also reigning supreme at the French Open on two occasions.
Sinner, meanwhile, showed he was a class act on Sunday with the world No 1 hailing Alcaraz - while also admitting he was 'living the dream'.
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REUTERS | Jannik Sinner is on top of the world following his Wimbledon triumph"I'd like to start with Carlos. Again, an amazing tournament from you but thank you for the player you are. It's so difficult to play against you," he said while speaking on the court.
"On the court we just try to build it up. Keep going and keep pushing, you are going to hold this trophy many times - you already have two!
"It's so special for me. Seeing my parents, brother, my whole team here, it's amazing.
"Emotionally, I had a very tough loss in Paris, but at the end of the day it doesn't matter how you win or lose.
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"You have to understand what you did wrong, accept the loss and keep working.
"I'm so grateful I'm healthy and have great people around me.
"Any moment can change the match, so I'm so happy I held my nerve.
"Me and my team said before the match we never thought I would be here when I was young.
GETTY | Carlos Alcaraz was powerless as Jannik Sinner won WImbledon on Sunday
"It was a dream of the dream because it was so far away.
"I'm living my dream."