Alexander Zverev claims tournament officials want Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner to reach the final of every major event.
Veteran Novak Djokovic has addressed the challenge of trying to beat the youthful Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz at this stage of his career.
Carlos Alcaraz was able to overcome a slow start to battle his way to a 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 victory over Casper Ruud to reach the Japan Open final on Monday.
Carlos Alcaraz is yet to drop a set at the Japan Open and was in full flight in his quarterfinal on Sunday, defeating Brandon Nakashima 6-2 6-4.
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are slowly developing one of tennis' greatest rivalries.
A nightmare day unfolded for Team Europe at the Laver Cup as Team World took control, starting with Taylor Fritz upsetting world number one Carlos Alcaraz.