"Djoko doesn't let you breathe": Alexandre Muller believes facing Novak Djokovic trumps Carlos Alcaraz for one reason
ATPMonday, 11 December 2023 at 07:00
French tennis player Alexandre Muller has highlighted
reasons behind why it is harder to face world number one Novak Djokovic than
Spain’s young sensation Carlos Alcaraz.
Both star players were involved in a few
feisty contests in 2023, which turned out to be a treat for tennis fans worldwide. Muller was recently quoted in a report revealing why Djokovic is far harder to face than Alcaraz.
“Djoko doesn’t let you breathe,” he
said. “There were 6–0, 2–0, I was afraid. We said to ourselves: ‘Am I going to
play?’ Whereas Alcaraz, he is more flamboyant, but I had small games where I
was able to win easily. Djokovic is more impressive.
“I wasn’t on cloud nine and didn’t
play my best tennis, but I played my game. But he was really strong. In
addition, I have a game that suits him because I play from the distance and in
this area he is better than me.
“They are two different games. We
talked about it with my coach Gérard Solvès. I told him that against Alcaraz, I
knew I was going to score plays. He tries a lot, so he makes a lot more
mistakes. But against Novak, I felt like if he wanted to put me three times
6-0, he could do it. He’s so solid, he doesn’t give any free points and it’s
more complicated for me.
Azeem Siddiqui is a seasoned sports journalist and data analyst with a strong background in both digital media and live sports production.
He began his journalism career working with partners of The New York Times and has since contributed to several leading international sports publications, including Fox Sports Asia, Calciomercato, and GiveMeSport. Since 2023, Azeem has been part of the TennisUpToDate team, where he has played a key role in sustaining the platform’s growth and ensuring tennis fans receive timely and reliable coverage of the sport’s biggest stories.
In addition to his editorial work, Azeem has extensive experience as a data analyst in live sports broadcasting—particularly in cricket—where he combines analytical precision with creative storytelling. He has collaborated with multiple production companies and cricket boards worldwide, delivering real-time insights and data-driven narratives during live match coverage.
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