Djokovic praised Alcaraz, comparing him to the Big Three and supporting the new generation
In tennis, the young Spanish Alcaraz has always been in the spotlight. He has been criticized by the Spanish media for his ups and downs in form in 2025. At this point, Djokovic stepped up to his defense and gave high praise to the young opponent.
Alcaraz has become a leading figure in the new generation of tennis superstars by beating Djokovic in the 2023-2024 Wimbledon finals. However, every time he stepped onto the Circle, he also had huge expectations on his shoulders.
Djokovic had high praise for Alcaraz, saying:
He has reached the top level of tennis. Judging by what he has achieved at his age, it can be said that he has achieved more than we [Djokovic, Federer and Nadal] achieved at his age. However, he still has a long career ahead of him and plenty of time; He has everything he needs to make history and become the greatest player in the sport.
The remarks, which came from Djokovic's mouth, are significant to Alcaraz, who made them on the same day that Alcaraz was forced to withdraw from the Madrid Masters due to injury.
Djokovic also commented that Alcaraz's absence is not good news for the Madrid Open:
Carlos has been the number one star in the hearts of the Spanish fans here for the past two or three years, and the fans have given him great support. He won Monte Carlo and just two days later raced in Barcelona and reached the final again. Judging from his physical condition, it is also expected that he will have some problems.
Djokovic believes that the kind of consistency he showed when he dominated tennis could be difficult for the next generation to replicate, and Alcaraz has suffered some unexpected defeats this season. Looking back on the times in which he lived, he said:
It's true that Rafa dominated the clay season, Roger dominated the grass season, and I dominated the hard court season.Personally, I think that level of tennis and dominance was only achieved when I was 23 or 24 years old, and I didn't have it before that. Alcaraz is not even 23 years old, and we must remember that what he has achieved at this age is extraordinary. I think as long as he's a pro, we'll continue to see him win trophies in major tournaments.
For the comparison of the different eras, Djokovic said:
It is difficult to compare different eras. For the last 20 years, it has been the four of us (Nadal, Federer, Djokovic, Andy Murray) who have been dominant. When my biggest rivals retire, there is a gap between the new generation and us. And many people have a hard time accepting that Federer or Nadal is no longer competing.But I'm still here, trying to represent my generation.
In addition, Djokovic also spoke about his desire to continue fighting. He is preparing to make his debut in Madrid since 2022 and his second since 2019.
Speaking about the audience in Madrid, he said:
What do I miss most? It's the vibe here. I think it's one of the best vibes. The whole event area, the venues were excellent, and the atmosphere was great during the evening competition. I've always played at a high level when I've played here. Now I'm trying to find my best form and get to the level I want, especially to prepare for the French Open.To be honest, I didn't expect much from the result, but I'm really looking forward to playing here.I love playing here because I can feel the support of the people and feel a lot of positive energy. I hope to use that to play well.
He also said he is still trying to stay on the field, representing the veterans and the previous generation, and hopes that this will have a positive impact on the tournament and the tour:
That's one of the reasons why I keep playing. I feel that this has also contributed to the thriving of tennis due to the attention and interest of the audience. If you look at the attendance data for Grand Slam tournaments, there are also some tournaments, such as the Indian Wells Masters, that have broken attendance records in recent years. That's the good news,Illustrate that the sport's development does not depend on retired superstars or legends.That's how it should be; The vitality of this sport should surpass everyone, it will surpass everyone, and it is more important than any individual. So we're all here for the sport.
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