Carlos Alcaraz named Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and Roger Federer as his three tennis greats. The youthful Spaniard also shared his thoughts on the kindest and funniest player currently on tour.
Alcaraz participated in an interview with YouTuber Sharky for the ATP series. The Spanish player was instructed to respond honestly to all of the questions in the open interview.
When questioned about the friendliest individual on tour, he mentioned Frances Tiafoe. The friendship between the American and the Spaniard was evident when Alcaraz chose Tiafoe as the ‘best wingman on a night out’ and the ‘funniest guy in the locker room’ among other responses.
He gave a measured response, stating that although Djokovic’s statistics are in his favour, Federer and Nadal are still the best players in his opinion.
Alcaraz expressed his remarks about the Big Three and said: “As far as numbers go, it’s Novak Djokovic without a doubt. The other two Federer and Rafa. For me, they’re tops.”
Carlos Alcaraz answering questions very honestly
Biggest trash talker:
“Rune. Sorry but it’s what I thought”😂
Who’s the GOAT:
“As far as numbers Djokovic without a doubt. The other 2 Federer & Rafa, for me they’re tops”
(via @atptour & @ohnosharky)
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) July 19, 2024
Carlos Alcaraz in 2024
WLWLLWLWWW Currently the world no.3, Carlos played his last match on the 14th of July when he beat world no.2 Novak Djokovic 6-2 6-2 7-6(4) in the final in Wimbledon to win his 16th career title.
This year Carlos owns a composed 33-6 win-loss record. Carlos has won 3 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open and Wimbledon.
Carlos Alcaraz will compete against the world no.375 Gabi Adrian Boitan in the . They have never competed against each other up to now on the main tour.
The Spaniard clinched 3 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open and Wimbledon.
Alcaraz won 16 titles in his career: 4 on hard courts, 8 on clay courts, 1 on indoor courts and 3 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Nadal in Bastad, ranking, and results in 2024
At the moment ranked no.261, Rafael achieved a composed 10-5 win-loss record in 2024. Rafael is competing in Bastad where he bested the world no.461 Leo Borg 6-3 6-4, the world no.42 Cameron Norrie 6-4 6-4 and the world no.36 Mariano Navone 6-7(2) 7-5 7-5.
Rafael Nadal will fight against the world no.130 Duje Ajdukovic in the semifinal on Saturday at 1:00 pm on CENTRE COURT. In the past, they have never played each other till now in top competitions.
Nadal won 92 titles in his career: 24 on hard courts, 63 on clay courts, 1 on indoor courts and 4 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal fought against each other 3 times. Their actual record is 2-1 for Nadal. The last time they locked horns, Carlos Alcaraz won 6-2 1-6 6-3 in the quarter in Madrid (Mutua Madrid Open) in May 2022.
You can see them in action in the following highlights.
Novak Djokovic in 2024
LWWWWWWLWW Ranked world no.2, the Serbian played his last match on the 14th of July when he lost to world no.3 Carlos Alcaraz 6-2 6-2 7-6(4) in the final in Wimbledon (draw).
This year Djokovic has a 23-7 match record. Novak Djokovic’s latest run in Wimbledon was the best achievement of his season.
