Rud称阿卡辛纳不是无敌的，名宿预言莱巴金娜至少能赢得3-4个温网

Norwegian star Ruud recently appeared on a show called "The Sit Down," where he discussed the current landscape of men's tennis. He believes that Alcaraz and Sinner are not as unbeatable as rumored, and he is quite firm on this point.

Ruud confronted the dominance of the two players: "Right now, we have two players who have reached a slightly higher level, but I still believe they can be caught up to and even defeated. Otherwise, if I didn't believe anyone could be beaten, I wouldn't be standing here."

The dominance of Alcaraz and Sinner is a rare phenomenon in tennis history. Since last year's Australian Open, they have claimed the last seven Grand Slam titles. In this year's French Open final, Alcaraz staged a comeback from a 0-2 deficit to defeat Sinner, which has become a classic in recent tennis finals, with many considering it "the greatest men's singles final in French Open history." A few weeks later, in the Wimbledon final, Sinner avenged Alcaraz to win the title, creating a legendary record of reaching four consecutive Grand Slam finals, showcasing their dominance in men's tennis!

Faced with such terrifying dominance from both players, Ruud's belief stems from personal experience. He narrowly lost to Alcaraz in a four-set battle in the 2022 US Open final and has reached Grand Slam finals three times in his career. This year, he even broke through at the Madrid Masters, where both Alcaraz and Sinner were absent, to claim the title. "Trust me, they can definitely be caught up to," Ruud confidently stated.

However, some netizens believe Ruud's view is overly optimistic. One commented, "Of course, everyone else hopes these two will have poor form and exit early in major events, giving others a glimmer of hope for the title. But it's tough; they have the best coaching teams on the planet, the most advanced technology, and the finest training philosophies, which allows them to stay ahead of others for a long time."

Another netizen sharply pointed out, "The seeding system in tournaments is crucial! Just imagine if there were no seed rankings, the world number one and two might meet in the first round."

Now, let's turn our attention to another tennis update. Former professional players Chakvetadze and Safina revealed on a show that renowned coach Ivanisevic had high hopes for Rybakina in a private interview: "I don't understand, her game is so entertaining; she should win more titles on grass, not just one Wimbledon, but at least 3-4!"

Safina also holds Rybakina in high regard, believing that, based on her technical characteristics, she is indeed a perfect template for a grass court queen. Standing at 1.84 meters, her powerful serves, aggressive forehand attacks, and all-court defensive capabilities make her a dominant force on grass.

In fact, Rybakina has performed quite well on grass. She won Wimbledon in 2022 and ranks among the best in the women's tour for grass court win rates. Whether in terms of stability or aggressiveness, Rybakina is a formidable opponent that the entire tennis world fears on grass. This year at the Berlin grass court tournament against world number one Sabalenka, she held four match points and hit 16 more winners and 8 aces than her opponent, showcasing the peak level of a top grass court player.

However, the consistency of her performance has always been a barrier preventing Rybakina from achieving sustained breakthroughs. In the 2025 season, she faltered in several crucial matches: at the Berlin tournament, she was reversed by Sabalenka after holding four match points; at the Queen's Club, she suffered a shocking 0-2 defeat to German slicer Maria, missing multiple break points and exposing her shortcomings against unconventional styles. During the North American hard court season, she lost in the Washington semifinals after missing a match point while serving at 5-4 in the second set, and in the Montreal semifinals, she fell to the dark horse Mumboko after missing a match point while serving at 5-4 in the deciding set.

In this regard, tennis commentators have pointed out sharply: "Rybakina's issue lies in her inability to maintain stable performance throughout the season, leading to frequent eliminations in key events."

From this year's performance, Rybakina's psychological factors have become a pressing issue that needs to be addressed. Sabalenka's display of iron will in saving four match points at the Berlin tournament is precisely the breakthrough Rybakina needs. "Sabalenka's strength lies not only in her superb skills and precise shots but also in her strong mental fortitude," commented a match commentator. Whether Ivanisevic's prophecy can come true largely depends on Rybakina's ability to overcome the final psychological barriers. (Source: Tennis Home, Author: Lu Xiaotian)