Novak Djokovic was devastated after he lost the Wimbledon final at the hands of an inspired Carlos Alcaraz on Sunday. During the press conference that followed the match, Novak Djokovic revealed why he believes that Carlos Alcaraz is more complete than even the great Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer. Novak Djokovic agrees with the notion that the young Spanish sensation has a trait of all the big 3. Djokovic also admitted that he has never faced a player like Carlos Alcaraz, who seems not to have any obvious weakness.
Djokovic commented: “I haven’t played a player like him ever, to be honest. Roger and Rafa have their own obviously strengths and weaknesses. Carlos is a very complete player. Amazing adapting capabilities that I think are a key for longevity and for a successful career on all surfaces.”
Novak Djokovic in 2023
Now the world no.2, Djokovic played his last match on the 16th of July when he was overcome by world no.1 Carlos Alcaraz 1-6 7-6(6) 6-1 3-6 6-4 in the final in Wimbledon (draw).
At present, during this year Novak has managed to achieve a 33-5 win-loss record. Djokovic conquered 3 titles in 2023 in Adelaide, Australian Open and French Open. The Serbian was the runner-up in Wimbledon.
Djokovic has scheduled to play next in Toronto (National Bank Open). He will start to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 7th of August.
Carlos Alcaraz in 2023
At the moment ranked no.1, the Spaniard played his last match on the 16th of July when he beat world no.2 Novak Djokovic 1-6 7-6(6) 6-1 3-6 6-4 in the final in Wimbledon to win his 11th career title.
This season the Spaniard has managed to achieve an overall 47-4 win-loss record. Alcaraz conquered 6 titles in 2023 in Buenos Aires, Indian Wells, Barcelona, Madrid, London and Wimbledon. Alcaraz was the runner-up in Rio de Janeiro.
Alcaraz is scheduled to play next in Toronto (National Bank Open). He will begin to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 7th of August.
Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz played each other 3 times. Their current record is 2-1 for Alcaraz. Previously, the last time they locked horns, Carlos Alcaraz won 1-6 7-6(6) 6-1 3-6 6-4 in the final in London (Wimbledon) on the 16th of July 2023.
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Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz |
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