Alcaraz Rejects Claims of Invincibility Despite Nine Consecutive Major Titles for Sinner and Himself

Carlos Alcaraz responds to Alexander Bublik's claim that he and Jannik Sinner are "untouchable" at Grand Slams. Read the editorial analysis of his response.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 10, 2026, 3:25 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Tennis365

A Historic Duopoly at the Pinnacle of the Sport

The professional tennis landscape has entered an era of unprecedented concentration at the top, as Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have combined to win every Grand Slam title over the past two years. This remarkable streak of nine consecutive majors began at the 2024 Australian Open and has continued through Alcaraz’s recent victory over Novak Djokovic in the 2026 Australian Open final. According to Shahida Jacobs, this latest triumph allowed Alcaraz to complete a career Grand Slam, further distancing the young duo from the rest of the field. The last player outside of this pair to secure a major was Djokovic at the 2023 US Open, who remains the only other player to even reach a final in that period.

Rival Perceptions of an Impenetrable Elite

The perceived gap between the leading duo and the rest of the tour was recently highlighted by world number 11 Alexander Bublik during the Ultimate Tennis Showdown in Nimes. Bublik argued that Sinner and Alcaraz have become effectively untouchable in five-set formats, noting that only each other or a peak Novak Djokovic have been able to inflict defeats on them at the majors. Bublik suggested that until lower-ranked players begin pushing the pair to five sets more consistently, the narrative of their invincibility remains supported by the data. He emphasized that their focus on these high-value tournaments has created a psychological barrier for the chasing pack.

Alcaraz Offers a Measured Response to the Hype

When confronted with Bublik’s assessment during the Monte Carlo Masters, Carlos Alcaraz provided a characteristically humble rebuttal to the idea of his own invincibility. While he acknowledged that the endorsement from a top-10 peer like Bublik provides a significant boost to his confidence, he explicitly stated that he does not agree with the "untouchable" label. Alcaraz, who has now appeared in four consecutive Grand Slam finals, insisted that the competitive nature of the sport ensures that no player is truly beyond defeat, regardless of their recent trophy haul.