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Just over a week after their epic French Open final, the two best players in the world, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, are already sending a clear message on grass. On Tuesday, both superstars kicked off their grass-court seasons with dominant wins at separate tournaments, signaling that their rivalry is ready to define another surface.
HSBC Championships: Alcaraz’s Reign Continues
At the historic Queen’s Club in London, top seed Carlos Alcaraz looked unstoppable, extending his winning streak to 14 matches with a 6-4, 7-6 (4) victory over a tough Adam Walton. The World No. 2 fired 33 winners and 10 aces, showing no signs of slowing down after his recent titles in Paris and Rome. With 38 wins on the year, Alcaraz continues to prove why he is the player to beat every time he steps on the court.
Upsets Shake Up the Draw in London
While Alcaraz rolled, the draw saw some major shake-ups. French lucky loser Arthur Rinderknech stunned sixth-seeded Ben Shelton in a tight two-tiebreak battle, a result that surely busted a few brackets. Jiri Lehecka also scored a big upset, ousting the fifth seed, Alex de Minaur. Meanwhile, local favorite Jack Draper looked flawless, winning 93% of his first-serve points in a crushing 6-3, 6-1 win over Jenson Brooksby.
Terra Wortmann Open: Sinner Bounces Back in Style
Making his first appearance as the official World No. 1, Jannik Sinner put the field on notice in Halle, Germany. In his first match since falling to Alcaraz, he dispatched home favorite Yannick Hanfmann 7-5, 6-3. The defending champion was untouchable on serve, winning 84% of his first-serve points and saving both break points he faced. It was a clinical performance that shows he’s ready to challenge for another title. This budding rivalry with Alcaraz has the best sports handicappers buzzing about who has the edge on grass.
Shapovalov Upsets Humbert in a Thriller
The upsets continued in Halle, where Canadian Denis Shapovalov won a dramatic three-set thriller against sixth-seeded Ugo Humbert, closing it out 7-6 (4) in the third. Fourth-seeded Andrey Rublev cruised to a quick win, while American Alex Michelsen scored an impressive comeback victory over the fifth seed, Francisco Cerundolo.
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