Former World No.12 Bertolucci calls Alcaraz 'complete' and 'heir' to Big Three: "No one in their twenties who played like that"
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Former world number 12 Italy’s Paolo Bertolucci believes that
Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz is a true ‘heir’ to the Big Three in tennis.
The 20-year-old is now the talk of the town in the world of
tennis after securing his maiden Wimbledon triumph following a thrilling win in
five sets against current world number two Serbia’s Novak Djokovic with a score
of 1-6, 7-6, 6-1, 3-6, 6-4.
Bertolucci while talking to Jot Down, stated that the
current world number three has all the potential to lead the world of tennis for
years to come.
“He is the great heir of the ‘Big Three’ because there was
no one in their twenties who played tennis like that,” he said. “He is
complete. He looks great on any surface. Let’s say it’s about prototype of the
tennis player of the future. Now, it is not known where he will arrive because
that is where intangibles such as physicality, the competition he may have, or
the hunger for victory, come into play.
“Everything seems to indicate that he will continue writing
pages and pages of tennis successes just because he has things from the ‘Big
Three.’ He is a complete phenomenon. He is complete physically and technically.
“I’ve seen a lot of tennis, and I didn’t see anyone like
that at twenty years old. He does everything – serves well, dominates the rest
on the forehand, has a great backhand, goes up to the net and liquidates with a
good smash, makes great drops. Everything very fast. In addition, he is
resistant.”
Bertolucci also suggested that there is a difference between
Alcaraz and the ‘Big Three’ and that is his ability to enjoy under pressure.
“Nadal suffers on the field,” he said. “He is one of a kind,
but he suffers. Federer was crystal clear technique, but he wasn’t smiling.
Alcaraz has fun. He reminds me, in football, of Ronaldinho.
“In ten years, I don’t see anyone who overshadows him. The
Serbian (Djokovic) will retire in one or two years, I imagine. If Alcaraz
respects his physique, he will be at the top for a decade”.
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.
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