Novak Djokovic has expressed admiration for Carlos Alcaraz, stating that the young Spaniard has already reached the level of the legendary big three. Djokovic, who alongside Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal dominated tennis for over two decades, acknowledged Alcaraz’s remarkable achievements at such a young age.
Alcaraz, at just 21 years old, has already secured multiple grand slam titles and established himself as a formidable competitor on all surfaces. Djokovic noted that when he and his fellow greats were Alcaraz’s age, they had not accomplished as much. He emphasized that Alcaraz’s rapid rise is extraordinary and a sign of his potential to shape the future of the sport.
The Serbian champion also pointed out that Alcaraz’s ability to adapt to different playing conditions and his fearless approach to matches make him a unique talent. He believes that Alcaraz has the qualities necessary to continue making history and cement his place among the greatest players of all time.
As Alcaraz continues his journey, the tennis world watches with anticipation, eager to see how his career unfolds. Djokovic’s recognition of his talent further solidifies the young star’s position as one of the most exciting players in the game today.
Carlos Alcaraz in 2025
LWWWWLWWWW Ranked no.3, Alcaraz played his last encounter on the 20th of April when he surrendered to world no.9 Holger Rune 7-6(6) 6-2 in the final in Barcelona (draw).
Until now, during this year Carlos achieved a 24-5 record. Carlos has won 2 titles in 2025 in Rotterdam and Monte-Carlo. Carlos was the runner-up in Barcelona.
He is also scheduled to play in Rome (Internazionali BNL d’Italia) on the 7th of May and French Open (French Open) on the 25th of May.
Novak Djokovic in 2025
Ranked no.5, Djokovic played his last match on the 9th of April when he surrendered to world no.35 Alejandro Tabilo 6-3 6-4 in the 2nd round in Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters (draw).
This season Novak achieved an overall 12-6 win-loss record. Novak Djokovic’s best result of the year was reaching the final in Miami.
He is also scheduled to play at the French Open (French Open) on the 25th of May and () on the 29th of December.
Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic played each other 8 times. Their head to head is 5-3 for Djokovic.
