Tennis
Novak Djokovic makes strong Sinner and Alcaraz statement after skipping tournament
Novak Djokovic is back in action this week after skipping the Italian Open for the first time in his career. It’s been a tough clay swing for the world No. 6, who has yet to win a match on the surface after suffering opening-round defeats in Monte-Carlo and Madrid.
In his absence in Rome, fans were treated to the biggest meeting so far between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz in the final, and even Djokovic tuned in for a few games. After watching Alcaraz seal a 7-6(5) 6-1 victory, the 24-time Grand Slam champion conceded to his younger rivals as he made a big claim about their status in the sport.
