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Jim Courier tips Carlos Alcaraz to win more Grand Slam titles than Jannik Sinner
Former world No 1 Jim Courier tips Carlos Alcaraz to win the Grand Slam race against Jannik Sinner.
Alcaraz, from Spain, has won seven major titles, while Italy’s Sinner has won five.
Both players’ 2026 campaigns were hampered by long-term injuries, and their contest is expected to resume in 2027.
Courier says Alcaraz’s younger age and current lead make him the likelier winner, but injuries could decide their careers-long contest.
Sinner is also bringing Magnus Norman into his coaching team as Darren Cahill steps back, while Simone Vagnozzi remains.
Courier expects Norman to fit smoothly into Sinner’s team, bringing another experienced coach to support the world No 2.
The sources give no further details about the players’ plans beyond the expected return to the Grand Slam race in 2027.
Jim Courier has tipped Carlos Alcaraz to finish his career with more Grand Slam titles than Jannik Sinner.
Courier said Alcaraz is younger and currently ahead, but warned that injuries could determine the outcome.
Alcaraz has seven major titles, while Sinner has five, according to the article.
Both players’ push for Grand Slam titles in 2026 was hampered by long-term injuries, and their rivalry is expected to resume in 2027.
Courier also said Sinner’s new coach, Magnus Norman, should fit well into the Italian’s coaching team.
- Who
- Jim Courier gave his prediction about Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.
- What
- Courier expects Alcaraz to win more Grand Slam titles over his career, while saying injuries could shape the result.
- When
- Courier’s comments were reported on November 9, 2026.
- Where
- Courier spoke on the Off Court with Greg Rusedski podcast.
- Why
- He said Alcaraz is younger and currently ahead, but added that injuries will matter.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Long-term injuries hampered Alcaraz’s and Sinner’s push for Grand Slam titles.
Tennis365 reported Courier’s prediction on the Off Court with Greg Rusedski podcast.
The article said the Alcaraz-Sinner battle was set to resume.
- Alcaraz’s major titles
- 7
- Sinner’s major titles
- 5
- Courier’s Grand Slam titles
- 4
- Sinner’s new coach
- Magnus Norman
What people are saying
I think the easy answer is Carlos because he’s younger and he’s ahead at this point.
But injuries, I think, are gonna dictate it. We’ll see how that goes, but I think Carlos.