"He is intelligent, he is conscious and evolves": Carlos Alcaraz shouldn't be expected to win all the time says David Ferrer
ATPSunday, 25 February 2024 at 05:00
Former world
number one Roger Federer has urged the tennis community to show some patience
when it comes to Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz.
The 20-year-old
is often regarded as one of the most highly-rated young tennis players
currently playing in the men’s singles category alongside Italy’s Jannik Sinner.
Despite achieving
so much success so early, with some recent failures many have started to doubt whether
Alcaraz will become the heir to the likes of Federer, Novak Djokovic and Rafael
Nadal.
Federer, who is
often regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of men’s singles
tennis in the Open era, having won as many as 20 Grand Slam titles, was
recently quoted in a report where he backed Alcaraz to win silverware again and
urged the fans to show some patience as well.
“He is number
two in the world, but a 20-year-old tennis player cannot always be expected to
win,” he said. “Now Carlos is in a year of transition, a year where it is
logical that there will be more pressure because you have to maintain the high
level and also because his rivals know him more.”
“He is
intelligent, he is conscious and evolves, that is why I say that he is a
special player, of the stature of Rafa, Roger or Novak. He still has a lot of
time and can't be asked to win everything. I don't remember Rafa, Djokovic or
Federer winning everything at that age.”
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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