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Originally Posted by Nadal Fan
I'm not trying to be a jerk but what is it about Sinner that makes you a fan over Alcaraz? I could see being a Fed fan over Nadal back in the day they were both so engaging as players, but Alcaraz seems so much more entertaining than Sinner. I recognize his greatness but to me his game isn't nearly as exciting.
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Good question.
Rather than player, I'm more a fan of the style of the player and how that style contributes to the symmetry of the game. A player who is consistent with both forehand and backhand, who has a great serve and phenomenal movement will likely be my pick. Alcaraz has those, but Sinner is just a bit more consistent.
This article by Hugh Clarke probably best exemplifies my preference.
https://hughclarke.substack.com/p/th...big-3-part-iii
I love how balanced the yellow arrows are compared to the red and cyan. I love the symmetry of the heat map. The very last chart in the article is a modification of the first chart I mentioned previously, red and cyan has changed, but I love that yellow has remained consistent.
I feel Sinner exemplifies that pattern the best. Now given his consistency and huge power from both wings and that's made me a fan and cheering for him over Alcaraz.
Ultimately, I'm looking for a great game and no doubt these two will deliver.