Alcaraz frankly admits he has not yet reached the level of the Big Three, and Dream still faces a long journey

At the 2026 Australian Open, 22-year-old Alcaraz defeated Djokovic to claim his first Australian Open title and became the youngest male player in the Open Era to complete the career Grand Slamyoungest male player to complete the career Grand Slam, raising his career Grand Slam count to seven and breaking his idol Nadal’s record. The media quickly compared him with the Big Three — Djokovic, Nadal, and Federer — but in an interview with Marca, he stayed grounded and frankly admitted he has not yet reached their standard.

In this Australian Open final, Alcaraz faced a generational clash against Djokovic, who is 16 years his senior and nearly 39 years old. Even after winning, he did not imagine replicating Djokovic’s long career but simply hopes to still compete in Grand Slam finals at age 38, challenging the new generation of players.

Currently, Alcaraz’s Grand Slam achievements are already impressive, with two titles each at the US Open, Wimbledon, and French Open besides the Australian Open. However, there is a notable gap compared to the Big Three: Djokovic leads history with 24 Grand Slam titles, Nadal follows with 22, and Federer holds 20, with their career longevity and title depth difficult to replicate.

When asked if he considers himself part of the Big Three, Alcaraz firmly stated he is far from it, saying that only with 20 to 22 years of professional career and consistently winning top tournaments could one talk about being at their level. He admitted the Big Three’s achievements are nearly unreachable and that he still needs to give his all to catch up.

Speaking about his post-victory state, Alcaraz said the tennis schedule is intense, leaving little time to savor achievements, and that the two weeks in Melbourne are a test for both body and mind. Currently, he plans to return home to rest and recover physically and mentally to prepare for upcoming competitions. Despite early fame, Alcaraz remains humble, showing respect for the legends; his seven Grand Slam titles and career Grand Slam mark just the beginning of his tennis journey.

Alcaraz’s humility and clear-minded attitude may drive him to even greater accomplishments.

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