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Novak Djokovic reflects on rivalry with Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 6:28 AM

Last updated Jul 21, 2026

Novak Djokovic reflects on rivalry with Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner

Summary

Novak Djokovic discussed the emotional challenge of facing younger rivals Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner during an appearance at Fanatics Fest in New York. After his semifinal loss to Sinner at Wimbledon, Djokovic expressed how competing against players who remind him of his younger self adds a unique pressure. He acknowledged knowing the strategies to overcome them but questioned his execution capabilities at 39. Djokovic emphasized the importance of such rivalries in keeping him motivated as he prepares for the ATP Masters 1000 event in Montreal, alongside Sinner, while Alcaraz remains out due to injury.

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•Djokovic experienced a semifinal defeat to Sinner at Wimbledon.
•He feels facing Alcaraz and Sinner is like competing against his younger self.
•Djokovic aims to motivate himself through rivalries.
•Alcaraz is sidelined with a wrist injury since April.
•Djokovic and Sinner will compete at the ATP Masters 1000 in Montreal.

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6:28 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Remind Me of Myself’ – Novak Djokovic Explains Why It ‘Hurts’ To Face Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner

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After dominating men’s tennis alongside Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal for years, Novak Djokovic has also formed thrilling rivalries with the sport’s new generation of stars, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. However, the 24-time Grand Slam champion has revealed the unique challenge of seeing shades of himself in both players.
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