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Andy Roddick identifies issue Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are having as they chase multiple Grand Slams

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz won fewer Grand Slams in 2026 than they did in 2024 and 2025. The Italian won Wimbledon, and the Spaniard won the Australian Open, but the other two Grand Slams went the way of Germany’s…

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Published: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 1:00 AM

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Andy Roddick identified physical durability as the main issue hindering Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz from chasing historic Grand Slam records.
Injuries restricted both players in 2026, with Alcaraz nursing a wrist issue and Sinner dealing with knee problems.
Roddick praised Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and Serena Williams for maintaining long-term physical longevity.

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Andy Roddick stated that physical longevity and injuries are major obstacles preventing Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz from matching the records of tennis's 'Big Three'. After dominating the Grand Slams across 2024 and 2025, both players suffered injury-plagued campaigns in 2026. Alcaraz missed the French Open and Wimbledon due to a wrist injury, while Sinner missed the US Open with a knee problem.

Speaking on his podcast, Roddick advised Sinner to take the rest of the year off following his Shanghai Masters withdrawal. He recommended that Sinner address his knee injury alongside past physical struggles in the heat before returning to competitive tennis in 2027.

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Andy Roddick identifies issue Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are having as they chase multiple Grand Slams

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