Renowned tennis coach Patrick Mouratoglou recently weighed in on the form of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, praising their poise and confidence on the ATP Tour. Both players have recently captured ATP 500 titles, showcasing dominance and mental fortitude that, according to Mouratoglou, sets them apart from their peers. Sinner triumphed at the 2025 China Open in Beijing, while Alcaraz claimed the 2025 Japan Open.
How Did Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz Secure Their Latest ATP Tour Victories?
The Italian top seed secured his second China Open crown and 21st ATP Tour title overall with a 6-2, 6-2 win over American teenager Learner Tien in the final. He opened his campaign with a 6-2, 6-2 victory over Marin Čilić, then overcame Térence Atmane in a three-set battle, 6-4, 5-7, 6-0. The quarterfinals saw him defeat Fabian Marozsan 6-1, 7-5, before edging past third seed Alex de Minaur 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 in the semifinals.
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Meanwhile, Alcaraz maintained his blistering form in Tokyo, capturing his eighth title of the season and the 24th ATP singles crown of his career. The World No. 1 defeated Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-4 in the final, adding another ATP 500 trophy to his collection.
Alcaraz’s campaign included a straight-sets win over Sebastián Báez despite an early ankle scare, followed by a second-round victory against Zizou Bergs. He then defeated Brandon Nakashima 6-2, 6-4 in the quarterfinals before rallying from a set down to beat Casper Ruud 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the semifinal.
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What Did Patrick Mouratoglou Say About Sinner and Alcaraz’s Mental Strength and Game?
Mouratoglou shared his admiration for both players in a video posted to Instagram, saying, “Alcaraz just won Tokyo, Sinner just won Beijing. Both won an ATP 500. Another trophy this year, the quality is still insane,” he said.
Mouratoglou emphasized the mental strength of the duo, noting, “And the level of confidence of those two guys is unbelievable. Deep inside there is a voice telling them, ‘I’m gonna find a way to win.’ Even when Sinner lost a set to [Alex] de Minaur, you could feel that he knew deep inside him he would find a way to win. And even though de Minaur played an incredible match, he made him crack at the end.”
The coach praised Alcaraz as a “genius of the game,” highlighting the Spaniard’s versatility and clutch performance in the final against Fritz. “He has everything. He can do anything on the tennis court, he won this final against Fritz in the last game when he felt the tension just threw three unbelievable drop shots.”
“I see there in the level of confidence when it comes to the big moments. They raise their level where everybody drops the level. I don’t know if they’re gonna play every single tournament before the end of this year, but if they play, they will win.”
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Sinner recently landed in Shanghai, where he will defend his ATP Master 1000 title. The Italian tennis star received a bye into the second round, where he will take on Daniel Altmaier. This will be their third meeting on the ATP Tour, with the head-to-head between them tied at 1-1. The winner will face the 27th seed, Tallon Griekspoor, in the third round.
On the other hand, Alcaraz withdrew from the 2025 Shanghai Masters due to a left ankle injury sustained at the Tokyo opener. He chose to prioritize recovery and avoid further complications.
