There was an element of truth to the gag Carlos Alcaraz made as he clutched his latest Grand Slam trophy.
After beating Jannik Sinner to the US Open title, Alcaraz joked he is spending too much time with his Italian rival.
"I'm seeing you more than my family," grinned Alcaraz as he addressed Sinner during his on-court victory speech.
Alcaraz and Sinner have contested five different finals this season - including the trophy matches at the past three majors - as their grip on the ATP Tour shows no sign of slowing down.
Alarmingly for the rest watching on, they are continuing to push each other to greater heights.