"He’s going to be nearly impossible to beat," Wilander believes Alcaraz is following in the footsteps of the Big-3
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Wilander has drawn comparisons between Carlos Alcaraz and tennis legends Nadal,
Federer, and Djokovic just hours before Alcaraz's first French Open final. The
21-year-old Spaniard will be aiming for his third Grand Slam title this Sunday,
following his victories at the 2022 US Open and 2023 Wimbledon.
According
to former world No. 1 Wilander, Alcaraz will be “nearly impossible to beat,”
arriving with sky-high confidence after a tremendous victory over the new world
No. 1 Jannik Sinner in the Roland Garros semifinals. Alcaraz triumphed 2-6,
6-3, 3-6, 6-4, 6-3.
Alcaraz following in the footsteps of the Big-3, according to Wilander
Seven-time
Grand Slam champion Wilander, speaking on Eurosport, expressed his amazement at
the high level Alcaraz has demonstrated in recent weeks. Wilander, a three-time
Roland Garros champion, commented that Alcaraz’s potential is on par with that
of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic.
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“Once
he realises that he has to play like this in certain matches - less dropshots,
less fancy - he’s going to be nearly impossible to beat because he’s great when
he’s aggressive and he’s great when he defends,” Wilander said.
“Today,
he showed that he’s going to be as good as Roger, Rafa, and Novak at defence,”
he added. “Maybe not quite yet, but he will learn and he’s quick enough to do
that.”
Alcaraz at 2024 French Open.
Chris Evert highlights Alcaraz's growth
Seven-times
French Open champion Chris Evert praised Alcaraz’s ability to innovate and grow
as a player. She noted that a year ago, he won the Wimbledon title on grass,
and now he is just one match away from achieving the same feat on clay.
“The
Spanish players have always been known to be experts on the clay courts,” Evert
said. “Remember their years when they didn’t play Wimbledon? They were so good
on the clay but were not very good on the grass. Carlos is another breed. You
need an hour to talk about his talent.”
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
His reporting combines statistical analysis with clear explanation, helping readers understand tactical developments, player form, and broader storylines across the tour. Working fluently in both Spanish and English, Cristhián collaborates with an international editorial team and contributes to comprehensive global coverage. As part of his work, he has conducted interviews and media interactions with leading figures in the sport, including Caroline Wozniacki and John McEnroe.
In his journalism, Cristhián places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available. His coverage is grounded in research, context, and direct engagement with professional tennis.
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