Novak Djokovic might have won his 24th Grand Slam title without even having to battle Carlos Alcaraz at the US Open. However, he is well aware of the prowess that the 20-year-old Spaniard carries inside him. Daniil Medvedev got the best of him in the semi-finals, but Djokovic still feels that Alcaraz has a lot to offer to the sport. The Serbian tennis legend has praised the Spanish player on multiple occasions for his resilience.

Once again, during his Davis Cup swing, he talked about the capabilities Alcaraz has. He is probably the biggest challenge for Djokovic on the court at the moment, but he acknowledges his talent and what it means for the sport.

Novak Djokovic hails the flourishing talent of Carlos Alcaraz 

The Spanish tennis star has proved his worth on the court by getting two Grand Slam titles under his name. More importantly, one of them was achieved by defeating the Serbian tennis legend, Novak Djokovic.

Djokovic has faced Alcaraz quite a few times. He knows what the young player brings to the table. In his post-match conference at the Davis Cup, he stated, “He is one of the most impressive players that I have ever faced in my life, no doubt. Very complete in every aspect.”

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Furthermore, he also complimented the behind-the-scenes members who have contributed to Alcaraz’s success. Djokovic added, “Also, very nice guy, great family, great team.”

Concluding all this, he feels Alcaraz is bringing a good name to the sport. He made his verdict and concluded, “So, he is a perfect ambassador for our sport so far. If he is going to continue like this, he is going to carry the tennis.” 

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To date, it is the likes of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic, who have raised the popularity of the sport. And right now, Carlos Alcaraz is not ready to take the burden of dismantling the era of the Big 3.

Alcaraz refutes the end of the dominance of the Big 3 

Despite taking down one of the greatest players of all time in the finals of Wimbledon, Alcaraz has maintained a humble outlook on his future.

In an interview with Marca, he stated that as long as Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic are playing, the era will not end. However, he will be open to the debate when the two legends retire in a few years’ time.

Do you think Alcaraz is going to be the next big thing after the Big 3? Who can pose a challenge for him from the new lot of tennis players? Let us know your pick in the comments below.

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