Carlos Alcaraz, the current world number three, has been hailed as the potential successor to Rafael Nadal and a future all-time great. With 15 ATP Tour singles titles, including four Grand Slams and five Masters 1000 trophies, Alcaraz has already achieved remarkable success at just 21 years old.
Roger Federer, the legendary Swiss tennis player, recently witnessed Alcaraz’s impressive performance at the Laver Cup in Berlin. Federer praised Alcaraz’s intensity, power, and physical capabilities, but cautioned him against overexertion. “He’s got to be careful… he doesn’t run basically for every ball because it’s not necessary,” Federer advised.
Reflecting on Alcaraz’s Wimbledon final victory over Novak Djokovic, Federer highlighted his exceptional movement and power. “For Carlos to come through that… I mean, for me, that’s when he showed like ‘OK, he’s the guy’ and he’s going to be around for a very long time,” Federer said.
Alcaraz’s dominance this year included French Open and Wimbledon titles, but he faced an early exit at the US Open due to fatigue. Federer believes Alcaraz has a strong chance of winning the Australian Open next year, citing his natural ability on hard courts. “He’ll be physically perfectly prepared… I think he’ll have a really good chance of winning,” Federer predicted.
Despite his early success, Alcaraz has already faced setbacks, including a disappointing Australian Open quarterfinal finish. However, Federer remains optimistic about his future prospects. “He’s had the most incredible career already… Fantastic effort,” Federer remarked.
