Boris Becker is still on fantastic terms with Novak Djokovic, even after they split. Boris used to coach the Serbian sensation for many years, and he cannot hide his admiration for him. Recently, as reported by scmp.com. Boris Becker confirmed that, in his opinion, Novak Djokovic is still the king. However, Boris also said that he can see the X Factor in Carlos Alcaraz, who will most probably be dominant in the years to come.
Boris Becker commented: “He is 36 now. That longevity is his greatest strength and it’s a quality he shares with Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. Anybody can have a good week, even a good year, but to do it over 15, 16, 17, 18 years is exceptional. That’s what sets those three players apart. Novak is still winning – he’s the reigning Australian and French Open champion and who would bet against him when he walks out at Wimbledon?”
Talking about Alcaraz, Becker added: “When I first saw him play I could see he was something special. You always look for the X-factor with young athletes and he definitely had it. He’s not just a talented young player, he’s already the world No 1. It’s very difficult to win your first grand slam, especially as a teenager. It’s even harder to win again. From the hunter, you become the hunted. But Alcaraz is already a dominating presence in tennis – and that’s coming from Spain, where they have a guy called Nadal. It’s quite a heavy burden to carry, but he does so with ease.”
Novak Djokovic in 2023
WWWWLWWWWW At the moment ranked no.2, Djokovic played his last match on the 11th of June when he overcame world no.4 Casper Ruud 7-6(1) 6-3 7-5 in the final of the French Open to win his 94th career title.
At the moment, during this season the Serbian has managed to achieve a 27-4 record. Novak conquered 3 titles in 2023 in Adelaide, Australian Open and French Open.
Djokovic is scheduled to compete next in Wimbledon (Wimbledon). He will start the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 3rd of July.
Carlos Alcaraz in 2023
WWWWWWWWWW Currently ranked no.1, Alcaraz played his last match on the 25th of June when he overcame world no.16 Alex De Minaur 6-4 6-4 in the final in London to win his 11th career title.
Currently, during this season Carlos achieved a compiled 40-4 match record. Carlos conquered 5 titles in 2023 in Buenos Aires, Indian Wells, Barcelona, Madrid and London. Alcaraz reached the final in Rio de Janeiro.
Alcaraz is scheduled to play next in Wimbledon (Wimbledon). He will begin to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 3rd of July.
Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz faced off just 2 times. Their record is 1-1. The last time they fought against each other, Novak Djokovic won 6-3 5-7 6-1 6-1 in the semifinal in Paris (French Open) on the 9th of June 2023.
In the following video you can watch the highlights.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjbWqtnAbxY
Novak Djokovic and Bosris Becker |
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