The newly-released documentary ‘Federer: Twelve Final Days’ on Amazon Prime has captivated tennis enthusiasts, chronicling the events leading up to Roger Federer’s retirement announcement. Amidst the poignant moments, the Swiss legend highlighted the emergence of Carlos Alcaraz, a player he believes carries a touch of his own elegance on the court.
In a lighthearted social media Q&A session, Federer engaged with fans and answered various intriguing questions. Known for his graceful playing style, Federer was asked to identify a player who mirrored his elegance. He responded, “Elegant on court, maybe give that to Alcaraz, just because I think he plays elegant tennis. He deserves the sparkles.”
Alcaraz’s elegance was evident during his triumphant campaigns at the French Open, US Open, and Wimbledon, showcasing a style reminiscent of Federer’s own. While praising Alcaraz, Federer also acknowledged Novak Djokovic’s relentless energy and work ethic, saying, “More energy and never tire, the battery, I’ll put that to Novak Djokovic, just because he’s so strong physically and mentally, I’ll give him the battery.”
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Federer’s admiration for Alcaraz’s elegance and Djokovic’s stamina highlights the qualities he values in the new generation of tennis stars. His reflections offer a glimpse into the legacy he leaves behind and the promising future of players like Alcaraz.
Carlos Alcaraz in 2024
WLWWWWWWWW Ranked no.3, Carlos played his last match on the 20th of June when he capitulated to world no.29 Jack Draper 7-6(3) 6-3 in the 2nd round in London (draw).
At the moment, during this season the Spaniard has a composed 26-6 win-loss record. The Spaniard has won 2 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells and French Open.
Carlos Alcaraz will face the world no.262 Mark Lajal in the 1st round. They have never competed against each other up to now on the main tour.
Alcaraz has won 2 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells and French Open.
Carlos won 15 titles in his career: 4 on hard courts, 8 on clay courts, 1 on indoor courts and 2 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
