"Bonding between Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz is higher than Nadal, Federer" - Fans react as duo travel together to Shanghai after China Open final 

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz traveling to Shanghai together ahead of the Masters 1000 event after playing a thrilling three-hour and 20-minute final at the China Open sparked reactions from tennis fans. Many fans compared the relationship to that of Federer and Nadal and funnily much like 'Fedal', the two young men's rivalry has been nicknamed 'Sincaraz' by the fans.

Alcaraz and Sinner, though young, already share a highly prolific rivalry courtesy of their ten meetings so far. Despite their grueling battles on the court, the two men share a great relationship off the court and also have great respect for each other.

The latest installment of their epic rivalry came at the 2024 China Open final where after an epic battle, the Spaniard staged an impressive comeback to win the title (6)6-7, 6-4, 7-6(3). This win also extended his head-to-head record against the Italian 6-4.

Interestingly, the two young tennis stars then took a flight to Shanghai together alongside their respective teams ahead of the final Masters 1000 event of the season.

Fans were delighted to see the two rivals and their teams travel after their brutal battle against each other. One fan opined Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz's bonding is better than that of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.

"I have a feeling that the bonding between sinner and Alcaraz is higher than Rafa-Roger. And mind u they are still at starting phase of career," the fan opined.

Another fan mentioned how they couldn't be in the same room with the guy who beat them.

"Lol I couldn't be in the same room as the guy who just beat me in a 3 hour final," the fan mentioned.

Meanwhile, another fan quipped how 'Fedal' did it better,

"they did it better," the fan quipped.

Here are some other reactions from the fans.

"i know the sincaraz haters are popping a vein over this lmfaooo," a fan joked.

"Great to see this. Fierce competitors on-courts. Civil relationship outside competition," a fan said.

"One of them going "This one is on me now. You can pay for the next private jet", like it's nothing," another fan joked.

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner share words of respect for each other after their thrilling battle at the China Open 2024

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz (Source: Getty)

During the trophy presentation, Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz shared some words of respect and congratulated each other.

The Italian said that it was pleasure to share the court with the 21-year-old,

“I’d like to start with Carlos and your team. You’re doing an amazing job. You have a great team and family behind you. Hopefully we can still play a couple more times in the future, which I’m quite sure. It’s always a big pleasure to share the court with you. Thank you so much."

On the other hand, Alcaraz acknowledged the hard work the World No. 1 had been putting in giving a nod to his success.

“I’d like to start with Jannik. What can I say about you. The year you’re having is unbelievable. You deserve it.. with your team and the work you put every day... You’re really really humble. That makes you an even better success," Carlos Alcaraz said.

The Spaniard later congratulated Sinner and said that he had a lot of respect for him.

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz will be the top seeds at the Shanghai Masters respectively and have received a bye in the opening round. While the Italian will face Taro Daniel in the second round, the Spaniard will play home favorite Shang Juncheng.