The Spaniard's actions were likely instinctive, but they should have been avoided, reckons former World No. 1 Andy Roddick. Speaking on his "Served" podcast, Roddick felt Alcaraz's coaching staff shouldn't have allowed him to get as close to an ailing Sinner just days before the U.S. Open.

Andy Roddick recently suggested that Carlos Alcaraz made a mistake in being in close proximity to Jannik Sinner in the aftermath of the men's singles final at the 2025 Cincinnati Open.

In the 2025 Cincinnati Open final, Carlos Alcaraz won after Jannik Sinner retired due to illness early in the first set. Andy Roddick suggested Alcaraz should have avoided close contact with Sinner, prioritizing health before the US Open.