International, is the day of the surrender of the Sinner-Alcaraz accounts. The Spaniard: “I’m not so close to him, we are opponents”. Italy on the hunt for the trio

John

By John

A Sunday that can enter the legend of Italian tennis. After yesterday’s triumph in female singularwith Jasmine Paolini capable of annihilating the corsh of the Corsa of the twenty-year-old Coco Gauff in just two sets (6-4/6-2), today Rome is preparing to live the last act of International of Italy With a load of emotions and ambitions never seen before. The possibility of conquering the title in women’s double (at noon the duo Errani-Paolini will cross Kudateriatova-sertens) and to close with the acute in male singular (Sinner faces at 5 pm Alcaraz) represents an opportunity historical For blue sport. A dream trio that could rewrite the narration of an already unforgettable tournament.

In the stands of the Foro Italico you can breathe the air of large enterprises. The audience is ready to support the latest champions who remained in the race, in the hope that the tricolor will return to win even today, with the pride of those who have already collected the fruits of a job that has lasted for years.

Alcaraz on Sinner: «I have respect for him. But everyone thinks about themselves “

In the meantime, in the parallel world of the ATP circuit, the words of Carlos Alcaraz they continue to discuss. Interviewed by the Spanish media, the Spaniard answered a direct question about the relationship with Jannik Sinnerafter the blue – recently returned to the field – had expressed regret for the non -support received by some colleagues during the three months of stop.

I didn’t talk to him but it is normal that he feels disappointed because someone hasn’t talked to him“, Alcaraz admitted with a frankness that leaves no room for interpretations. “I have a good relationship off the pitch, but we are not so close».

When journalists point out that Sinner did not necessarily refer to him, Alcaraz clarifies: «In the end everyone looks to himself. There will be people who write or want to be behind him. I didn’t talk to Sinner but in the end we are in a circuit: we can get along, for better or for worse».

But then, the number two of the world shows respect and admiration for Italian: “It is complicated when you fight for those places when you are head -to -head. But I have a great respect for him, for what he did after three months, and I am very happy with his return».