In his analysis of Novak Djokovic’s remarkable career, Juan Carlos Ferrero made the point that it is impossible to define the Serbian star within a single generation that has dominated or currently rules tennis.
It is therefore not by chance that Djokovic was among the role models the Spanish coach was always eager to pass on to Carlos Alcaraz. The Serbian champion has refined his technique over the years, paying great attention to every little aspect as the game has evolved.
In addition to his physical development, Djokovic has always paired his mental preparation for the tour’s biggest events with a precise schedule to achieve peak performance.
Ferrero expressed his remarks about Djokovic and said: “Novak Djokovic is close to my generation and the current one. In both. Novak has adapted just like Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal did. The world continues to move non-stop and people have to adapt. I have great admiration and respect for him. When you spend time with him, you notice his desire, the reason why he is in perfect shape to continue competing, the way he takes care of himself and trains—that motivation he still shows.”
He further said: “I like to analyze players to give examples to Carlos. Novak has always been part of this group. I didn’t have to show him too many things about Rafa because he always paid a lot of attention to him. Roger, Novak, and Rafa have always pushed each other. Now Nole is the one pushing Carlos and Jannik Sinner to the limit. When Novak won the finals, expressing that level, I said to Carlos, Have you seen? Now what we have to do is train like animals to reach his level. Jannik will do it too, so we have to do it at our best. In other words, Djokovic represents motivation.”
Carlos Alcaraz in 2024
WLWLLWLWWW Now the world no.2, Alcaraz played his last match on the 17th of February when he lost to world no.21 Nicolas Jarry 7-6(2) 6-3 in the semifinal in Buenos Aires (draw).
This season Carlos has achieved a composed 6-2 win-loss record. Carlos Alcaraz’s latest run in Buenos Aires was the best achievement of his season.
Alcaraz will compete next in Rio De Janeiro (Rio Open). He will start from the main draw that will commence on the 19th of February.
Novak Djokovic in 2024
LWWWWWWLWW At the moment ranked no.1, Djokovic played his last match on the 26th of January when he surrendered to world no.4 Jannik Sinner 6-1 6-2 6-7(6) 6-3 in the semifinal of the Australian Open (draw).
Presently, during this year the Serbian has managed to achieve a composed 7-2 match record. Novak Djokovic’s latest run at the Australian Open was the best achievement of his season.
Djokovic will play next in Indian Wells (BNP Paribas Open). He will start the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 4th of March.
Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic squared off 5 times. Their current record is 3-2 for Djokovic. Previously, the last time they locked horns, Novak Djokovic won 6-3 6-2 in the semifinal in Turin (Nitto ATP Finals) in November 2023.
In the video below you can watch the highlights.
Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic |
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