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Patrick Mouratoglou states who he thinks has the better forehand out of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner

Carlos Alcaraz’s return to form at the 2026 US Open reignited debates about his forehand, with British legend Tim Henman declaring it the greatest ever—even surpassing icons like Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. The Spaniard’s power and precision were on full display as he advanced to the quarterfinals, reinforcing his status as a dominant force in modern tennis.

Meanwhile, Serena Williams’ former coach, Patrick Mouratoglou, weighed in on the forehand debate, comparing Alcaraz to fellow rising star Jannik Sinner. After favoring Alcaraz over Arthur Fils and Ben Shelton, Mouratoglou ultimately chose the Spaniard’s forehand over Sinner’s, calling their rivalry ‘very close’ but tipping the scales in Alcaraz’s favor.

Their head-to-head battles in 2025—including three Grand Slam finals—highlighted their fierce competition, with Alcaraz claiming Roland Garros and the US Open, while Sinner won Wimbledon. The pair’s rivalry remains paused until at least 2027, after Sinner’s season-ending knee injury, leaving fans eager for their next clash.

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