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Sabalenka Says She Prefers Sinner’s Style Over Alcaraz

7/23/2026

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Aryna Sabalenka said she prefers Jannik Sinner’s style to Carlos Alcaraz’s.
She has been WTA No. 1 since October 2024, hit her 100th week at the top in 2026 and claimed 11 titles since 2024.
She noted that both she and Sinner have forehands, backhands and serves, and that she won six hard-court titles with Sinner.
Alcaraz leads Sinner 10-7 in 17 matches, with each winning five of the last 11 majors since 2024.

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Aryna Sabalenka said she prefers Jannik Sinner’s style to Carlos Alcaraz’s.
She has been WTA No. 1 since October 2024, hit her 100th week at the top in 2026 and claimed 11 titles since 2024.
She noted that both she and Sinner have forehands, backhands and serves, and that she won six hard-court titles with Sinner.
Alcaraz leads Sinner 10-7 in 17 matches, with each winning five of the last 11 majors since 2024.