Ivan Ljubicic, Roger Federer’s former coach, has provided insight into Boris Becker’s perceptions of Novak Djokovic’s rivalry with Carlos Alcaraz. Ljubicic also discussed how the Serb’s perspective on his rivalries with Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer is different from his own.
The recent title match between Alcaraz and Djokovic in the 2024 Wimbledon Championships has sparked discussion regarding the possible start of a new era in men’s tennis.
Ljubicic revealed in a recent interview that Boris Becker thinks the 24-time Grand Slam winner has conceded Alcaraz’s superiority—something he never did with Federer and Nadal, his fierce rivals. Given that the German worked closely with Djokovic for three years as his coach, Becker’s observations are significant.
Ljubicic talked about it and said: “Boris Becker recently told me that it seems to him that Djokovic practically accepted the superiority of Alcaraz, which he never did with Nadal and Federer. We are not far from a complete change of generations. That’s life.”
Carlos Alcaraz in 2024
Now the world no.3, Alcaraz played his last match on the 14th of July when he overcame 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 Alcaraz has a compiled 33-6 record. Alcaraz conquered 3 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open and Wimbledon.
Carlos Alcaraz will fight against the world no.375 Gabi Adrian Boitan in the . In the past, they have never competed against each other as of now in top events.
Alcaraz clinched 3 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open and Wimbledon.
Carlos 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)
Novak Djokovic in 2024
Currently the world no.2, Novak played his last encounter 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).
At present, during this year the Serbian has managed to achieve an overall 23-7 record. Novak Djokovic’s latest run in Wimbledon was the best achievement of his season.
Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic faced off 6 times. Their actual head to head record is 3-3. Before, the last time they fought against each other, Carlos Alcaraz won 6-2 6-2 7-6(4) in the final in London (Wimbledon) on the 14th of July 2024.
In the following video you can watch the key moments of their match.
Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic |
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