The two best men's players in the world are reconfiguring the sport before their opponents' eyes. They don't know what to do about it

There was an unknown factor about Jannik Sinner's condition after the problems he had during the match against Holger Rune at the 2025 Australian Open. The world No.1 swept away any doubts by demolishing Alex de Minaur in the last quarterfinal and reached the semifinals of the Happy Slam, where he will try to defend the title he won last year.

Carlos Alcaraz was in fine form as he cruised to a first-round win at the Australian Open, but it was his comments on Jannik Sinner which drew attention.