Novak Djokovic seems to be unbeatable again when playing slams. The former world number 1 has just won his 21st major and he is definitely the favorite to conquer the upcoming US Open and the following slams.
However, according to former British No 1 John Lloyd and Wimbledon champion Pat Cash, some players from the new generation can stop him.
Lloyd commented: “Definitely, I would pick him [Jannik Sinner] but the one I love the most is Alcaraz. Even though he didn’t play as well, perhaps against Sinner. But he’ll learn and I think he’ll win 10-plus Grand Slams. He’s that good.”
Cash added that Casper Ruud and probably also Rune could pose a threat to comment:
“I think there’s a couple of Scandinavians, Ruud and Rune. They are also very good. Sinner of course is a great player. And Jack Draper, I think he’s going to do really well.”
Cash also added that Jack Draper could also shine in the near future.
Novak Djokovic in 2022
LWWWLWLWWW Now ranked no.7, Novak played his last match on the 10th of July when he beat world no.45 Nick Kyrgios 4-6 6-3 6-4 7-6(3) in the final in Wimbledon to win his 88th career title.
This year Novak has achieved an overall 23-5 win-loss record. Novak has won 2 titles in 2022 in Rome and in Wimbledon. Novak was the runner-up in Belgrade.
Jannik Sinner in 2022
LWWWWWWWWW Currently the world no.10, Sinner played his last match on the 5th of July when he lost to world no.7 Novak Djokovic 5-7 2-6 6-3 6-2 6-2 in the quarter in Wimbledon (draw).
At present, during this year the Italian has achieved a 31-9 record.
Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner faced off only 2 times. Their actual record is 2-0 for Djokovic. Previously, the last time they competed against each other, Novak Djokovic won 5-7 2-6 6-3 6-2 6-2 in the quarter in London (Wimbledon) on the 5th of July 2022.
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Carlos Alcaraz in 2022
LWWWWWWWWW Ranked no.6 (career-high), Carlos played his last match on the 3rd of July when he was overcome by world no.10 Jannik Sinner 6-1 6-4 6-7(8) 6-3 in the 4th round in Wimbledon (draw).
This season the Spaniard has a 35-5 match record. Alcaraz has won 4 titles in 2022 in Rio de Janeiro, in Miami, in Barcelona and in Madrid.
Jack Draper in 2022
Currently ranked no.89 (career-high), the Brit played his last match on the 30th of June when he was overcome by world no.26 Alex De Minaur 5-7 7-6(0) 6-2 6-3 in the 2nd round in Wimbledon (draw).
At present, during this year Draper has a 31-9 record. The Brit conquered 4 titles in 2022 in the Forli 2 Challenger, in the Forli 4 Challenger, in the Forli 5 Challenger and in the St. Brieuc Challenger.
Carlos Alcaraz and Jack Draper have never played each other so far in top competitions.
