Macinroy: “Yannik and Carlos are Beatles and Rolling Stones”

Seven -time winner John Makinro He became a viral hero after Rolan Garros 2025 said on the finale that both finalists would be favorites in the match against the best version of Nadal at Paris Major. Given the resonance caused by these words, Makinro gave an expanded interview to the Corriere Deella Sera.

There are few people in tennis history who have such authority to speak as boldly and frankly as John Makinro. The American played a key role in the transformation of this sport and all his life remained closely connected with him, so his statement about Carlos Alkaras and Jannik Sinner, as well as the idea of ​​the near future Novak Dzokovich deserves special attention.

Comparison of Carlos Alaras and Yannik Sinner and the potential of their career

“Look, charisma, character on the court is something that is difficult to learn is innate. Alaras literally radiates charisma, its matches are charged with energy. I must say that Carlos is the most talented young player I have ever seen; He is just brilliant. But each of them has unique features. Yannik is more stable, and most striking me is the purity of his blows and the sound with which he beats on the ball. I have never heard anything like this, ”Makinro confessed.

“What impresses in Carlos is his ability to come out of difficult situations with incredible ease. He is the only player I would pay for to look at. This is the best gift that tennis could receive after the Great Trinity. Comparing them with the musical groups, I would say: Yannik and Carlos are Beatles and Rolling Stones, ”Makinro said, before answering the question if they can surpass the Great Three by the number of titles.

“In the boldest dreams, I never imagined that Roger, Rafa and Novak would win 20 tournaments of the great helmet of each. And now you ask if I see alaras and Sinner win 25? .. I don’t know, sounds crazy. But never say “never”. Modern tennis is becoming more athletic and entertaining every year. If someone is able to do it – then these two, ”Makinro summed up.

What does he expect from Novak Dzhokovich in the near future

“It is impossible not to admire. I consider him Lebron James Tennis. Due to his age, it is increasingly difficult to withstand the pace of Carlos and Yannik, but he is still a phenomenon – a person who has to explore science. Why should he complete his career if he is so competitive? It remains the best rival for these two and has two key advantages – enormous experience and the ability to recover from difficult moments. ”