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Federer looking forward to Alcaraz and Sinner rivalry in 2026

Roger Federer says he is excited to watch Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner compete for the biggest titles this year.

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Melbourne, Australia. 16th Jan, 2026. Roger Federer of Switzerland practises on Rod Laver Arena. Sydney Low/Cal Sport Media/Alamy Live News
Melbourne, Australia. 16th Jan, 2026. Roger Federer of Switzerland practises on Rod Laver Arena. Sydney Low/Cal Sport Media/Alamy Live News. Picture: Alamy

By Camille Bidard

Roger Federer says he can’t wait to see Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner go head-to-head for the sport’s biggest honours in 2026.

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The two young stars have established themselves at the top of the men’s game, and Federer believes their rivalry will be one of the highlights of the season.

Alcaraz and Sinner have shared the last eight Grand Slam titles between them, winning four each.

Their dominance has made them the leading contenders again this year as they battle for major trophies and the top spot in the sport.