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Roger Federer Hails Carlos Alcaraz–Jannik Sinner Rivalry but Questions Court Speeds

On Andy Roddick’s podcast, Federer said organizers may slow surfaces to “get Sinner and Alcaraz in the final… in a way, it works for tennis.” He contrasted today’s uniform conditions with his era’s attacker-versus-counterpunch battles. Still, he praised the duo's excellence: “Extraordinary… we didn’t expect them to dominate so soon. It’s impressive, fantastic for the game.”