"Our new Nadal-Djokovic rivalry" - Tennis fans admire Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner's thrilling Miami Open encounter

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner battled each other in a thrilling rematch of their Indian Wells semifinal at the 2023 Miami Open. The high level of tennis on display during the match was showered with appreciation from tennis fans.

Jannik Sinner leveled his head-to-head with Carlos Alcaraz at 3-3 with a come-from-behind victory in the Miami Open semifinals. Despite leading early in the first set, the Italian allowed Alcaraz the opportunity to break back and the Spaniard clinched the lead in the tiebreak. Sinner then mounted a dramatic comeback to win the match, 6-7(4), 6-4, 6-2.

During the first set, the pair engaged in a riveting 25-shot rally which forced the two to cover every inch of the court. The rally ended with a powerful passing shot played by Sinner, which landed just out of reach for Alcaraz.

Tennis fans were left in awe of the skill shown by both players during the match. One fan commented that the future of tennis was in very capable hands with Alcaraz and Sinner. The fan lauded their rally as a contender for "point of the year."

"If this is what the future of tennis is gonna be, it's in good hands. Point of the year contender," the fan tweeted.

Another user stated that the rivalry between Sinner and Alcaraz was "keeping tennis alive."

"Genuinely one of the greatest points I've watched. Unreal effort. This rivalry is keeping tennis alive," the user commented.

"We've got our new Nadal-Djokovic rivalry," another fan chimed in.

Here are some more fan reactions to the thrilling encounter between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner:

Carlos Alcaraz will root for Jannik Sinner to win the Miami Open final against Daniil Medvedev

Carlos Alcaraz backs Jannik Sinner for the Miami Open final

Despite Jannik Sinner ending Carlos Alcaraz's hopes of completing the Sunshine Double, the Spaniard remained gracious in defeat. While exchanging handshakes at the net, Alcaraz said that he would be rooting for Sinner to win the Miami Open title.

"Go for it man, I'll cheer for you," Alcaraz said.

"Thank you," Sinner replied.

Jannik Sinner will take on Daniil Medvedev in the Miami Open final. This will be their second ATP tour final during the 2023 season after Medvedev emerged victorious in Rotterdam. The Russian currently leads 5-0 in his head-to-head against Sinner.

Should Jannik Sinner win his maiden ATP Masters 1000 title in Miami, he will rise to a career-high ranking of World No. 6. Meanwhile, a title win in Miami will lead Daniil Medvedev to make his return to the ATP top 4.