Tennis legend Bjorn Borg has expressed his belief that Carlos Alcaraz has the potential to match or even surpass the remarkable accomplishments of Rafael Nadal. In a recent interview, Borg praised the young Spaniard’s mentality, versatility, and ability to excel on all surfaces, qualities that he sees as key to achieving greatness.
Borg, who himself won 11 Grand Slam titles during his illustrious career, highlighted Alcaraz’s impressive start in professional tennis. At just 22 years old, Alcaraz has already claimed four Grand Slam titles, including victories at Wimbledon and Roland Garros. Borg noted that Alcaraz’s all-court prowess and athleticism set him apart, making him a strong contender to dominate the sport in the years to come.
While acknowledging Nadal’s extraordinary legacy, including his 22 Grand Slam titles and dominance on clay, Borg expressed confidence that Alcaraz could carve out his own path to greatness. He emphasized the importance of luck and consistency in achieving such milestones, but believes Alcaraz has the right mindset to succeed.
He said: “I think he [Alcaraz] will achieve what Rafa did and he is an unbelievable player. He’s still very young. I think he’s going to win, I hope he’s going to win, I like Spanish players, I hope he’s going to win more Grand Slams and I think he will win more Grand Slams.
He has the right mentality. He can play on any kind of surface. He’s been No. 1. I hope at least this year he wins at least one Grand Slam. I want to watch him because I like the guy.
 Let’s say it like this: Hopefully, maybe he’s gonna be the King of Tennis. I like that better.”
As Alcaraz continues to rise in the tennis world, fans and experts alike are eager to see how his career unfolds. With Borg’s endorsement and his own determination, Alcaraz is poised to become one of the sport’s most iconic figures.
Carlos Alcaraz in 2025
LWWWWWWWWW Ranked world no.2, Alcaraz played his last match on the 15th of April when he defeated world no.126 Ethan Quinn 6-2 7-6(6) in the 1st round in Barcelona (draw).
Currently, during this season the Spaniard has achieved a 21-4 match record. The Spaniard conquered 2 titles in 2025 in Rotterdam and Monte-Carlo.
