Opelka suggests that Carlos Alcaraz is on par with Big Three and cannot be beaten

Reilly Opelka stated that Carlos Alcaraz is at the level of Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal in terms of his gameplay.

O pelka is currently off the circuit due to a hip injury. In an interview with the Tennis Channel's Inside In podcast, the former world No. 17 was asked if Americans are ready to return to the top of the ATP rankings, considering that there are two in the top 15 and four in the top 30, all aged 25 or younger.

"I don't think we'll ever get a guy to beat Alcaraz," Opelka said. "Like, Taylor Fritz is the best American hands down right now. He's just so consistent, he takes care of everyone he's supposed to. But now, you know, with Alcaraz coming up and Holger Rune."

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Opelka mentioned the match between Alcaraz and Fritz in Miami, where the Spanish player defeated the former Indian Wells champion 6-4, 6-2 in the quarterfinals. "Look what happened in Miami," he added. "As great a ball striker as Fritz is, Alcaraz is so fast. Tennis-wise, he is up there with Novak and Rafa."

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