Novak Djokovic shared his opinion that Carlos Alcaraz is the favorite for the French Open.
Djokovic will lose his world No. 1 ranking next week as Carlos Alcaraz will again climb to the top. Djokovic is defending his title at the 2022 Rome Open, but even if he wins the title again, he won't gain any points, and Alcaraz will reclaim the top spot.
Serbian athlete spoke about Alcaraz's achievement, with whom he has been battling for the world No. 1 since Alcaraz became the best player in the world. Djokovic has taken the first position from Alcaraz twice, and now the young star will do the same with his rival for the second time
“He will deservedly be #1 after this event.. He is the player to beat on this surface,” ‘Nole’ said.
The 35-year-old tennis player added that Alcaraz is the favorite for Roland Garros, although it also depends on the participation of the most successful player Rafael Nadal, who has not yet confirmed his participation in France, where he has lifted the trophy 14 times.
“It also depends on if Rafa Nadal will be at Roland Garros, but Alcaraz is certainly 1 of the favorites without any doubt.”
Djokovic successfully made his debut at the Rome Open against Argentine Tomas Etcheverry and advanced to the third round, where he will face Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov, against whom he has a record of 10-1 in the H2H.
Novak Djokovic says Carlos Alcaraz is a favorite for Roland Garros: “He will deservedly be #1 after this event.. He is the player to beat on this surface. It also depends on if Rafa Nadal will be at Roland Garros, but Alcaraz is certainly 1 of the favorites without any doubt”
