Novak Djokovic had the opportunity to play against Holger Rune and Carlos Alcaraz this year losing to both of them. After losing to the Danish teenager on Sunday in the Paris final, Novak Djokovic was asked to comment about both players. The Serbian sensation revealed that he believes that there are a lot of similarities between the two.

“They are similar in terms of physicality,” Djokovic commented. “I think they are both really fit. They train very hard. They are very dedicated guys. They defend, both of them, extremely well. Rune has a better backhand. Alcaraz has a better forehand. But they are both improving on those shots that maybe are not as good as maybe other shots.

When I say ‘not as good’, meaning it’s not a huge difference. They have great shots, great forehand from Rune or great backhand from Alcaraz.

They are very complete players for 19-year-olds. It’s quite impressive.”

Novak Djokovic in 2022

Currently ranked no.8, Djokovic played his last match on the 6^th of November when he lost to world no.10 Holger Rune 3-6 6-3 7-5 in the final in Paris (draw).

During this season Djokovic has achieved a 37-7 record. The Serbian clinched 4 titles in 2022 in Rome, Wimbledon, Tel Aviv and Astana. Novak was the runner-up in Belgrade and in Paris.

Holger Rune in 2022

At the moment ranked no.

10 (career-high), Holger played his last match on the 6^th of November when he overcame world no.8 Novak Djokovic 3-6 6-3 7-5 in the final in Paris to win his 3^rd career title.

During this season Holger has a compiled 50-27 win-loss record. The Dane clinched 4 titles in 2022 in the Sanremo Challenger, Munich, Stockholm and Paris. The Dane was the finalist in Sofia and in Basel.

Novak Djokovic and Holger Rune played each other only twice. Their current head to head is 1-1. Previously, the last time they locked horns, Holger Rune won 3-6 6-3 7-5 in the final in Paris (Rolex Paris Masters) on the 6^th of November 2022.

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Carlos Alcaraz in 2022

Now ranked no.1, the Spaniard played his last match on the 4^th of November when he had to retire when playing against world no.10 Holger Rune in the quarter and the scoreline was 6-3 6-6 .

Until now, during this year the Spaniard has a 57-13 win-loss record. The Spaniard conquered 5 titles in 2022 in Rio de Janeiro, Miami, Barcelona, Madrid and U.S. Open. Carlos was the runner-up in Hamburg and in Umag.

Novak Djokovic, Holger Rune and Carlos Alcaraz

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