Eliminated during the semi-finals of the US Open by Daniil Medvedev, Carlos Alcaraz failed to respond for the grand final against Novak Djokovic. The Spaniard has decided to take a short break and will therefore miss the Davis Cup this week, which means that a new duel between the two best players in the world will not take place straight away.
While their paths should not cross at the moment, Novak Djokovic was asked about Carlos Alcaraz upon his arrival in Spain for Davis Cup. The Serb took the opportunity to defend his young rival and talk about his future, which he imagines to be bright. As a reminder, the young champion’s withdrawal caused a small controversy in Spain since he was accused of abandoning his team…
“He will have an extraordinary career”
Defeated in the final of Wimbledon in an exceptional match by Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic came within a few points of achieving the calendar Grand Slam. The Serbian came across a phenomenon that has impressed the whole world for a year and a half. “In terms of results, I think they are already there. He has only been on the tour for a few years and he has already won two Grand Slam tournaments. Everything he accomplished last year is incredible for a 19-year-old, it’s impressive for the history of our sport. He is a special boy, he will have a spectacular career if he stays healthy and maintains this level of tennis, although nothing can guarantee that he will end up being one of the best in history » dropped Djokovic.
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Djokovic hit
In his career, Novak Djokovic had the opportunity to face hundreds of players. But the Serb admitted at a press conference that Carlos Alcaraz was one of those who really had an impact on him. You just have to see their duels from the start: each time it’s a big fight lasting at least 3 hours, even in 2 winning sets. “They know you better and better, the opponents understand how you play, what I can say is that he is one of the players who impressed me the most when I faced him. He is also a fantastic player, with an exemplary team and family. The arrival of Carlos Alcaraz is a very good thing for tennis” revealed the world number one.
Djokovic will let it slip
Even if he insisted on being present this week to compete in the Davis Cup, Novak Djokovic will not resume competition on the circuit ATP right away. Indeed, the Serb should choose to be absent for the Asian tour and in particular for the Masters 1000 in Shanghai. He is far ahead in the rankings but depending on the results of Carlos Alcaraz at the end of the season, he could end up losing his throne.
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