“Casper Ruud Reveals How Alcaraz and Sinner Ended the Big 3 Era—The Next Generation Has Taken Over!”
This season has likely marked the end of an era and the beginning of a new one in men’s tennis. Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have shared the four Grand Slam titles, and for the first time since 2002, none of the Big 3—Federer, Nadal, or Djokovic—have claimed a Major. Sinner took the Australian Open…
This season has likely marked the end of an era and the beginning of a new one in men’s tennis. Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have shared the four Grand Slam titles, and for the first time since 2002, none of the Big 3—Federer, Nadal, or Djokovic—have claimed a Major. Sinner took the Australian Open and US Open, while Alcaraz triumphed at Roland Garros and Wimbledon, signaling a significant shift in the sport.
The only exception to this changing landscape was Novak Djokovic’s historic victory at the Paris Olympics, where he secured a gold medal, further cementing his legacy as the Greatest of All Time (GOAT).
Norwegian player Casper Ruud discussed this generational shift with Eurosport, noting that Alcaraz and Sinner have marked the transition between the old guard and the new. He highlighted how, for the first time in 22 years, none of the Big 3 won a Slam in 2024.
“That speaks volumes about how dominant they’ve been, but now we’re witnessing a changing of the guard. This year, two young players took all four Slams. It’s exciting to see that shift in real time. Alcaraz and Sinner stand out with their high-level, aggressive tennis,” Ruud remarked.
He also shared his opinion on the GOAT debate, stating: “Djokovic is incredibly tough to beat and certainly deserves to be considered the greatest of all time. There’s no doubt about his achievements. I often say that tennis can’t be ‘finished’ like a video game, where you complete everything, but in terms of titles and accomplishments, Djokovic has won it all. Watching him win Olympic gold this season was incredible.”