Last hour from Paris – the rivalry between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz has reached its peak after explosive statements that shook social networks and tension the world of tennis. It all started when Sinner, a finalist at Roland Garros 2025, published a message in his official X (formerly Twitter) account, suggesting that Carlos Alcaraz’s triumph in the final of the tournament was the product of “luck” and a “preferential treatment” by ATP and referees.
The exact words of Italian soon were viralized:
“When those who should be neutral incline the balance, it does not win the best, the favored wins.”
Although he does not mention Carlos Alcaraz directly, the context left no doubt. The Roland Garros final had ended just 24 hours before, with Alcaraz raising the trophy after an epic battle to five sets against Sinner. However, the controversy did not wait. Many users interpreted the message as a direct accusation not only to the Tournament’s arbitration system, but also to the impartiality of organisms that govern professional tennis.
Alcaraz’s reaction soon arrived. But what surprised the world was not an official statement, or a press conference, but the brief and forceful response of his coach, Juan Carlos Ferrero, who wrote in networks:
“Talk on the track, it didn’t.”
Five words that made the atmosphere tremble. The phrase was replicated by thousands of users, generating a real digital fire. Ferrero’s response was seen by many as a sports and class lesson, while others interpreted the crossing as the beginning of an open psychological war between two of the brightest figures of modern tennis.
In Italy, the press was divided. Some media defended Sinner arguing that during the party there were debatable arbitration decisions, such as two doubtful balls that were not corrected despite technological challenges. Others, however, criticized the young man for not accepting defeat with elegance.
In Spain, most media supported Alcaraz. The sports newspaperMarkHe titled: “Ferrero, the retaining wall against Italian darts”, whileASIt was more direct: “Sinner loses the game … and the papers.”
Internationally, tennis legends also spoke. The former world of the world Andy Murray commented in an interview: “We have all felt that the referee was wrong at some point, but accusing the entire system without evidence is dangerous.”
For his part, Novak Djokovic, in statements from Belgrade, preferred to stay neutral: “They are two great players. The important thing is that respect is maintained on and off the track.”
Meanwhile, ATP has not yet issued any official statement regarding Sinner’s comments. However, internal sources suggest that an investigation could be opened if the statements are considered to affect the integrity of the tournament or the institution.
The truth is that this controversy has given a new nuance to the rivalry between Alcaraz and Sinner, one of the most exciting and followed in recent years. Both have starred memorable matches and the highest positions of the ranking have alternated, winning the respect of millions of fans. But now, the tension has crossed the lime lines and has entered the field of personal.
Carlos Alcaraz, so far, has not given public statements. Sources close to the player say that he is “annoying but focused” and that he prefers to “talk to facts, not with words.”
In the networks, fans have already taken sides. The hashtag #Teamalcaraz quickly positioned himself in trends, while #Justiciaparasinner also gathered thousands of mentions. Some have even requested a repetition of the party or a formal review of arbitration, which is unlikely.
The next time both tennis players face, it will no longer be just for points or trophies. It will be for pride, for reputation and to demonstrate who truly deserves being at the top. Indian Wells, Wimbledon, or where fate gathers them again, the world will be looking with magnifying glass.
