Agassi supported Acre to win the championship, admitting that he was like the difference between a spaceship and an ordinary airplane

Who will win the Rome Masters between Sinner and Alcaraz? One is the world No. 1 Sinner, who has just returned and has won 26 consecutive victories, and the other is Alcaraz, who has reached the final of the clay tour again after Monte Carlo and Barcelona this season.

Judging by the odds given by the bookmakers before the match, Sinner is slightly ahead of Alcaraz's 2.20 at 1.67. In fact, it is not surprising that the bookmaker gives such odds, after all, from the point of view of the road to promotion, Sinner can indeed be described as "strong". did not lose a set before the semi-finals, and in the quarterfinals, he also sent eggs to the Madrid Masters champion Ruud, causing the biggest tragedy in Rome. In the semifinals, although Sinner lost a set first, he still reversed by sending eggs, showing the strength from the world's No. 1!

However, the 22-year-old Spanish phenom has been equally impressive on clay this season. Alcaraz now has an impressive 14-1 record and has reached the final of all three clay tournaments he has competed in. Among them, it is his excellent movement ability and tactical diversity, and Alcaraz's performance in these two aspects is really amazing! As he said after the semi-finals: "It's not about playing fantastic, breathtaking tennis, it's about playing smarter, playing solid, being patient, taking your chances and attacking aggressively." ”

For this final of the Rome Masters, I personally think it is more like a contest between two different styles of modern tennis. Alcaraz is often talked about for his excellent mobility and amazing athleticism. Sinner, on the other hand, is known for his cool head and extremely well-rounded technique, so it seems that Sinner's fast-paced style of play is indeed more suited to hard courts, while Alcaraz's strength on clay is more dominant.

In this regard, tennis legend Agassi commented: "I think Alcaraz has a chance to match Sinner in any tricky match, or even have an advantage... He moves fluidly on clay and grass, showing an all-around ability to adapt to different surfaces. Agassi specifically noted that Alcaraz drops much less speed than other players on a slippery field, which is like a spaceship playing against a normal plane.

It is also worth mentioning that nine of Alcaraz's current 18 titles have come on clay, including the French Open, Madrid and Monte Carlo Masters; Only two of Sinner's 19 crowns have come on non-hard courts. Agassi said: "Alcaraz has a good balance and great movements...... This is largely due to the strength of the legs and the balance of movement. That difference could be the deciding factor in a long tug-of-war on clay, though. ”

However, last night's Women's Singles final may have been a wake-up call for Alcaraz, as no player seemed to be able to perform properly under the high pressure of the Italian home crowd. Gauff made 55 unforced errors under the pressure of fitness and away from home last night, which is equivalent to handing over the title directly! Alcaraz, who beat homegrown Musetti in the semi-finals, was aware of the challenge of the final: "Obviously, Sinner showed a very high level and it was going to be a tough fight! Of course, you also have to deal with the enthusiasm of the audience. Obviously, in the final, Sinner will receive one-sided support from the Italian home crowd, while Alcaraz will have to maintain the composure shown in the semi-finals.

As for the highly anticipated final, tennis legend Agassi once again stressed that he is still more optimistic about Alcaraz's advantage on clay: "So when you start thinking about clay or grass, I think he has the upper hand, provided he is fit and in good shape, of course. ”

For this clay final, facing Sinner with such ferocious firepower from the baseline, I personally think Alcaraz can adopt the following strategies: for example, using the characteristics of clay to create more spins against Sinner's backhand; By frequently putting small balls to change the rhythm of the game, avoid direct confrontation with Sinner on the baseline, which can also greatly deplete the opponent's physical energy. In addition, it is to be patient in the confrontation and reduce your own active mistakes.(Source: Tennis Home Author: Lu Xiaotian)