🔥 SHOCK! Former ATP star ‘bluntly declares’ Alcaraz and Sinner are VERY BAD! Jerzy Janowicz claims the rising young duo are “much less exciting” than Djokovic, Nadal and Federer were at their peak. The former player’s blatant comments have caused a storm of controversy in the world tennis community.
In a statement that has sent shockwaves through the tennis world, former ATP player Jerzy Janowicz has launched a harsh critique against two of the sport’s brightest young stars, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. Speaking during a Polish television interview, Janowicz did not mince words, claiming that today’s rising generation lacks the passion, charisma, and pure excitement that once defined the golden era of tennis dominated by Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, and Roger Federer. His comments, direct and unapologetic, have divided fans and analysts alike.
“They’re good players, sure,” Janowicz said, “but they’re very bad in comparison to what we used to have. There’s no spark, no real fire on court. Watching Djokovic, Nadal, or Federer was like witnessing art in motion. These new guys are mechanical — they play well, but they don’t make your heart race.” The former Wimbledon semifinalist’s remarks immediately went viral, sparking heated debate among tennis enthusiasts worldwide.
Many fans of Alcaraz and Sinner quickly took to social media to defend their idols, calling Janowicz’s statements outdated and disrespectful. “He sounds like someone who misses the past and can’t accept change,” one fan wrote on X. Others, however, admitted that the current era of tennis does feel different, emphasizing that while the new generation is technically brilliant, it might lack the emotional drama and rivalries that defined the sport during the 2000s and 2010s.
Analysts were quick to contextualize Janowicz’s frustration. Some argued that the Polish player, who retired early due to injuries after a promising career, might be reflecting a sentiment shared by many veteran fans who grew up watching Federer’s elegance, Nadal’s intensity, and Djokovic’s mental dominance. “The Big Three set an impossible standard,” said tennis journalist Luca Marianini. “It’s unfair to compare every young player to them. But Janowicz’s comment taps into a broader nostalgia — the feeling that something magical has been lost.”
Carlos Alcaraz, currently ranked among the top three players in the world, responded calmly when asked about Janowicz’s remarks at a press conference in Beijing. “Everyone has their own opinion,” he said with a smile. “I play my game, I enjoy what I do, and I try to bring my best version to every match. That’s all that matters.” Jannik Sinner, meanwhile, declined to comment directly but later posted a photo from practice with the caption: “Work speaks louder than words.”
Despite their professionalism, the debate shows no signs of slowing. Some commentators believe Janowicz’s words reflect a growing generational gap in the tennis community — one torn between the legends of the past and the stars of the present. For every critic who claims the sport has lost its soul, there are fans who argue that players like Alcaraz and Sinner represent a fresh, dynamic evolution of tennis — faster, stronger, and more athletic than ever before.
Whether Janowicz’s opinion will fade as a moment of provocation or mark a deeper discussion about the changing face of tennis remains to be seen. One thing is certain: his controversial comments have reignited the eternal debate — has tennis peaked with the Big Three, or is its next great chapter just beginning?
