Taylor Fritz Compares Carlos Alcaraz To Federer, Nadal & Djokovic | Miami 2023
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Its nice to see someone so honest and egoless after such an overwhelming loss on the court. And you took it like a Champion and gentleman. Nicely done Taylor.
Absolutely, my applause for Taylor.
That's something we wouldn't hear Tsitsipas saying, that's for sure.
Yes, he is a gentleman and I like the way he expresses himself, his choice of words.
@@pedrox96 yeah, he would have said 'a few tools' instead of 'so many tools' 😂
I am not a fritz fan at all but this was a good interview. I love a good dose of humility
Guys like Taylor are one of the reasons why our sport is so appreciated. Unlike Tsitsipas and Rune, Taylor's behaviour on and off court is kind, composed, and fair. Wish him all the success he deserves.
Unlike you, there are kind and good people who don't promote hate. Firstly, check out your disadvantages and if you over 30 ,I am sorry that you are so immature. If you are a kiddo , I understand ( not that the age determines maturity but if you are not a young boy , your behavior is pathetic)
Ah yes, the cry babies...
Tsitsipas is a really good guy deep down. Good heart. He is just not a people pleaser. I applaud his originality in that regard.
@@miaoFoodNow😂😂👍🏽
@@miaoFoodNow Deep down neither you or me know him, so let's not talk about that. His public behaviour certainly doesn't please the masses, on that we can agree.
True words. This young man has everything you need to become legendary....
Mental power and constantly update software is something what you need to reach GOAT position
@@trumpameri1638 How did a Goat just sneak in here? We're talking about tennis, not farm animals.
@@trumpameri1638 Didn’t know goats could play tennis 🤣
@@justchillin6314 💪💪💪
@@justchillin6314 just chill 💪💪💪
Very honest interview from Fritz. Imagine you are one of the world's top players, you feel you're giving everything and playing well, at the top of your game, and the guy in front just toys with you and hits winner after winner and has an answer to every ball you send over the net. It must feel pretty bad hey. Good sportmanship to recognise this.
Carlito isnt toying with anyone, he is just playing his game
@@twittertwice it's called a "figure of speech".
Don't worry after Sinner beats him u'll be like he's trash
@@ww9452 Alcaraz is my favourite player, Sinner is my second favourite player. What would I think he's trash if Sinner beats him?
How awesome and mature is Taylor Fritz?! He has the self awareness to diagnose his game and that of his opponents. This introspection and humility will make him even better in the years to come.
It's hard to process Carlos is still only 19, and getting better seemingly on a monthly basis - the Carlos that played yesterday was a much more complete player than the one that won the tournament last year. The two most noticeable improvements being his serve - hasn't dropped a set in The Sunshine Double - with both added speed (cranking it up to 138mph) and placement, plus a newfound patience on court. He is now willing to get deeper into rallies prior to going on the attack, it lessens the number UEs and ultimately puts more pressure on his opponent to win the point outright - which is no easy task against the game's best retriever who also loves to hit the ball early and hard, returning many a shot back with interest. In general just a more mature player...who's still a physical, technical, *and* tactical marvel with every other shot in his arsenal plus court-coverage worthy of The Road Runner. Thrilling to watch the rise of a potential new legend - if nothing else his timing is impeccable.
Beautifully summarized, if I may add he doesn't blast every ball at 100 mph or chase down every ball. As a matter of fact, his average mph on ground strokes has been lower than opponents on both wings and he goes big when only he needs to. As you do aptly put it he is astonishingly improving with every match. The placement and accuracy improvement on his serve in a year which took others a long time to perfect. Also , the scary thing is he can still get better over time
Couldn’t have put it better myself. 👏🏻
@@z1az285yup I agree last year he was trying to blast every ball. He doesn’t need to do that he’s too good. He has so much variety too
@@z1az285 Indeed - three years ago, in his thrilling entrance into the tennis limelight, he beat Tsipsipas mostly on grit & blasting from both wings. Now he chooses much more carefully when to flash his power - enough to make his opponents both respect and back off his ball, so he can finish them with a drop shot or half volley. It's a thing of beauty, needing as much tennis IQ as physical prowess. And yes, it's hard to imagine the finished product - here's hoping injuries respect him so he can develop all of that incredible potential. May we all be around to see it.
He's one injury away from being finished. He plays too explosive
Unlike crass nasty players like Rune and Sissyhardpass, Taylor despite a loss which clearly affects him, can step outside his loss and ego, and appreciate his opponents with a calm and level head. Taylor truly not just loves playing tennis but is a fan of the sport. Wish him more success and growth in the future ❤
To be fair to Tsitsipas, if you watched his post match press conference at the 2021 Us Open when Alcaraz flattened him, the Greek acknowledged Alcatraz’s talent and said he’d never seen anyone hit a forehand that hard and he couldn’t handle it.
@kenzone Tsitsipas the same guy that insulted Rublev the last time they played calling him mediocre?
@@kenzone he also aimed the ball at Alcaraz’s head purposely several times because he was losing. He also said racist xenophobic comments about several players on court. He also said “rublev won with few tools” that he has. Sissy pass is a disgusting excuse of a human being.
@@kenzone and next year , at barcelona. Tsitsipas tried to hit Alcaraz. Mmm, nice. don't also forget Nitto ATP FInals. "Andrey beat me with the few tools he had"
From the way you call out others You dont seem any better yourself.
The thing is....Taylor did not play bad at all. He played top ten level. But Carlitos is reaching GOAT level, he is improving everyday.
His Tennis IQ is just too remarkable.
Only 1 goat... NO1E
GOAT level you said? lmfao
More and more people are underrating Sinner, he is the only one who can truly challenge Alcaraz, Nole wont be around a lot longer either.
nah..stop reaching..still long way to go..Sinner just taught him a lesson of Tennis..lol
This is absolute class from Fritz
Such a classy, smart and down to earth guy...Love Fritz!
He’s absolutely going to be the next Big 3 level player. Many of us tennis fans had been waiting AGES for this ti happen.
Finally after 15 years, we have found a deserving young player.
@@kuls43 Same thing happened in the late 80's after Chris Evert and Navratilova, then came Graf
only murray competed with them,,
I agree. We have all been waiting for him....... THE FRITZ REGIME WILLL REIN SUPREME
He might have 4-5 slams and thats it, mark my words
Taylor fritz is what the us needed for tennis. And he has probably one of the most versatile backhands in the mens game. Thank you for being you taylor 💙
Reminds me a little bit of Roddick, in that he's a great interviewer and personality, and also a damn good tennis player (though perhaps not the same as Roddick was). Very good for US tennis
Why, you want America as a loser ? It already is a loser.
Fritz met 3 goats when they were pretty out of their peak really. So comparing their play to Alcaraz isnt rly valid. The thing that made them special is, they maintained that level of play for such a long time, that they caught pretty much 3 tennis generations. Alcaraz has great tools, he is the best currently, but lets give him 15 years to overcome what they did. As it is, he surely is the best now, maybe if he played Roger 4 years ago, he would defeat him, but its the time they were able to keep their level that made them real goats
100 % correct and totally agree. The big 3 were, are and never to be seen again ultimate champions not solely based on them winning tons of slams but also because of their LONGEVITY. Carlitos will have to maintain this level for at least 10 years to be even compared with “that league”. Scary …
Djokovich never played better than now.
Not true. Taylor has been on tour since 2015. Rodger was a beast 2017, Rafa was until recently and Novak is a machine.
You're talking like Carlos *is* in his peak lol. I would actually argue that the big three up until this year were closer to their peak than Carlos is right now (especially Novak he basically still is in his peak). Alcaraz is only 19 and most players hit their peak level at 25, so I would say that the comparison is unfair towards Carlos not the other way around.
That's classy stuff, Taylor! Huge respect for being honest in an interview like this without any ego. I'm sure his turn will come. I look forward to these young players dominating the games for many years to come. Well played Taylor and hard luck~
What impresses me most is the use of his incredible speed to hit almost every ball in textbook position, especially backhands.
Man, he is young, extremely strong, in form full of confidence and when you are like that everything is working your way. How about Sinner? Today? Two more loses and he will nor be the same. I am not a hater.... Since i saw him i liked him(didn't like his pointing to his ear to audience but that's nothing). You must have that.... What i dont like is signs in audience like KING, he will get over 30 GS etc, waay to early. Players will adjust their game against him. And comparation with game Taylor had with Djokovic is nonsense. Was it final, first round etc...
Man no one that says Carlos is going to win 20/more slams really understand tennis and how difficult is to win a GS. But I think that's no debate anymore he can reach a legend level. We're comparing a rising star to goat's of tennis with story made. Alcaraz have so much to show yet and I think he will.
Carlos' favorite player is Roger. His style of play is like Roger's. Attack with zero time. I'm surprised Fritz didn't compare the two. They play the same way. Roger had a better serve and better footwork. When Carlos improves those areas, he might only lose a few matches a year. He has to stay injury free. His serve has been on fire the last couple of tourneys, but his first serve placement is definitely something he needs to focus on. The ground game is there and not going anywhere. Total treat to watch this incredible player.
Pretty much the one thing I think Alcaraz could improve on is playing in a way that keeps the points short and conserves energy whenever possible, like Federer did late in his career. His insane speed and stamina win him tons of points anyway, but it'd be a lot better for his longevity if he only fully drew on those attributes when absolutely necessary.
I think it's beyond questionable that Federer had better footwork than Alcaraz.
How lucky we are to observe the soar of such a champ !
Fair play to Taylor, honest and insightful. No ego. Love it
I agree. I’ve never seen a player as well rounded at 18 and 19 as Carlos.
Truly hope Taylor and Jannik can keep up and develop their games in similar pace. If not, Carlos will dominate alone for a long time.
yeah, Alcaraz is great, but Taylor never played Fed, Nadal or Novak at their physical peaks.
Alcaraz is probably not at his skill peak either. 25 is probably the peak year not 19
Carlos is the new thing in tennis
He's been already over a year
Let’s see if he can maintain it for the next 15 years like the big 3 did.
A big respect for Tylor from a big fan of CA
I just hope we have more player playing at the same level as Carlos. Meddy can impose some competition to Alcaraz. Some younger guys as well, like Sinner and Rune. And there's Fritz, Tiafoe, Tsitsipas and many others. But if no one steps up their game, then Carlitos is going to absolutely dominate the tour. I'm taking about winning 2 Slams every year for the next decade.
After Indian Wells I'm doubting that Medvedev will do well against Carlos in the future. Carlos has the answer to Medvedev's game as he has tons of variety and can come to the net, Medvedev will need to change something if wants to be a consistent threat to Carlos.
So true! ATP Tour could become quite boring in near future.
Medvedev is not the answer.. Because Alcaraz is a bad matchup for him.. Meddy is too defensive,way too defensive and being so far behind the baseline is too bad for him cos Alcaraz comes to the net and plays drop shots ,hurts Meddy easily with those.. Medvedev has to be way more closer to the baseline if he wants to hurt Alcaraz..
@@tijgertjekonijnwordopgegeten Yep but Meddy's biggest problem is being too far behind the baseline.. Alcaraz hurts him easily with drop shots and coming to the net.. Meddy just can't answer if he is so far behind.. and then if he comes closer ,then his defensive is not that good because he doesnt have that extra time to react.. I believe Meddy is handicaped when playing Alcaraz ,just the matchup is so so bad ,he cannot do much..
No player you listed is even close to Alcaraz.
Seldom heard an interview answer with so much cool tennis insight. He seems to be such a nice person and I'm really thankful for his generous attitude toward the interviewer. I'll surely bee looking for more TF interviews!
I agree. Your honesty and summation of the game etc was so refreshing
Fritz is a cool customer with intelligence and an analytical mind. His answers are precise and honest.
Taylor played very well, especially the 1st set and his assessment of Carlos game couldn't be more accurate 👏 As Greg Rudetski said. Carlos at 19 is almost like a Federer Nadal and Djokovic rolled up into 1 player! The future rivalry is now about 2 guys Alcaraz and Sinner! Buckle up for an exciting next 15 yrs!
taylor has to be the most professional and sincere tennis player i have seen. its refreshing. may he never change.
Thank you for being open and honest! I wish ypuallthe best !
Not sure that such a comparison makes much sense, for T. Fritz never had to compete against R. Federer, R. Nadal or N. Djokovic when they were at their prime or, at least, in their early twenties. Everything but sure that the late 2000s R. Federer and R. Nadal or the 2011's N. Djokovic would be that far from the currently blooming C. Alcaraz.
Amazing interview.
With Alcaraz it will all come down to health and mental consistency. He has all the tools to match the three GOATs, but there's a lot more that goes into being dominant over such a long period of time.
Lol. Hilarious feeling that about 2 years ago on Carlos's debut in Rio Open I watched him smashing winners after winners and then I commented on the Video from that time, and then on the Umag final against Gasquet where he's destroyed him. I commented as well the same exact thing saying that Carlos will become number #1 and most GS wins of all time, thus GOAT. I got replies saying he would be like Musetti and was too early to say anything so crazy. Nowadays I see the comments and people agree Carlos is the Ultimate tennis player and will win everything. LOL
Wow thank you so much for your comments and your amazing tennis knowledge your majesty. Did you grow up in one of those homes where everything is about you?
@@gabrielvanderberg741 😂
He's injury prone, so we'll see 😐
His level of tennis might be the highest sure, but whether he can up to 20+ majors still remains to be seen. Really hard to be that consistent for so many years. But he definitely ticks all the boxes as far as his game goes.
@Gabriël van der Berg how is brokey life? Clearly you are judging by your stupid reply.
Well said, by a great player. Thanks.
Was worried a couple of years ago about tennis once the Big 3 era is done. No more worries! For me its the amazing shot-making. He seems to make any shot he can imagine. I remember the excitement I felt when Roger 1st hit the scene with his amazing shot-making abilities. I love all of the Big 3 but for me he compares well with Roger and the racket wizardry.
Well said, Taylor. Just honest and great explanation. And a hell of a player too.
After the Three Monsters, Carlos Alzaraz has emerged as the Beast.
Carlos Alcaraz. Clumsy fingers here.
great comments man!
Huge analysis from one of the few guys really entitled to do it. Few more words can be said.
I like this guys that he always has a very peaceful face. Even when he's lost he doesn't seem to feel so bad. A positive vibes is seen on his face.
Wow Fritz with a very genuine answer.. it's refreshing to hear blunt honesty from the Top guys
It was a good fight in the second set, Taylor. It's great that Carlitos raises the bar for other players to be never complacent.
I think Carlos's records eventually will be better than those big 3s! This guy is coming from a different planet!
Lets not get too carried away. He is still very far from those guys. Time will tell but things like health and consistency will play a part.
People said the same thing about Kyrgios in 2017 when he defeated the Big3, and some other blokes i can’t remember their names. Look where they are now after a few years. Stop making bold predictions.
About time someone rose to the top. One of's like Medevedev and Thiem never had me convinced. Alcaraz ain't no journeyman. Next gen has arrived.
Honesty is the best policy. Mad respect Taylor.
As Rafa would say, if you're making a salad, Carlos has all the ingredients necessary😂💪🏻
I agree. I’ve never seen a player bas bwell rounded at 18 and 19 as Carlos.
Let's see after he wins a couple Slams before comparing him to the 60+ grand slam winners.
He earned the hype. Gen talents will always be praised no matter how it pissed some people of
Compared by age he seems to be on pair if not above some of the big three, but I agree that it's way too early to have that conversation. He's just getting started and the big three already have a legacy and are retired or close to it. That said, your comment is kinda stupid, you can't compare him to the sum of all three, 60+ lmao.
We are talking about tennis level, not tournaments. And Alcaraz can be already compared to the big 3 in their peak with just 19 years
Djokovic is lucky Alcaraz was injured at the AO
Tough question for these pros who all want to be in that conversation. Fritz was extremely gracious in answering this with class. Alcaraz is legit but has a long way to go to be mentioned along with the big 3. Nadal out of the top 10 for the 1st time since 2005? That kind of staying power sets a very high bar.
It's not just fans of the game but the players themselves that praise alcaraz's abilities. That's when you know a player is special. I'm so glad Carlitos has the mentality and maturity to match the skills. Some young people can often be led astray. This is all thanks to Juan Carlo and his team
*Smiles in Nick Kyrgios*
It reminds me of what Kyrgios said last year about playing Federer and how he would make him feel really really bad on the court. I feel Carlos is giving the same vibes to these guys, playing against a guy like Alcaraz must feel disheartening to the core and make you question yourself and your game
well said by Fritz
I saw Taylor win his first challenger tournament at my club in Sacramento in 2015. He was 17 at the time with a lot of buzz around him as he had just won the US Open juniors. He was very polite and humble at our small club, and showed so much excitement when he won the tournament. The only weakness in his game has been his athleticism, which he has improved greatly. Unfortunately, he’ll never be able to match Alcaraz in that department and unlikely to beat him. Tiafoe and Paul are the only American players who can hang with Alcaraz athletically. I feel bad for these players who have endured the big 3 for years and now may have to face the big 1 in Alcaraz. Major titles are gonna be hard to win in the coming years for people not named Alcaraz.
As much as I like Alcaraz and want him to keep winning (heck, I'm Spanish), I think saying major titles will be hard to win for people not named Alcaraz is a bit of an exaggeration. He's certainly the guy to beat right now, and his potential for further growth given his young age is kind of scary, but I think there's players in the circuit with a good enough game to challenge him and become actual rivals over the years. To name a couple, it is my impression that Sinner is quite close to another breakthrough, and their matches have already been quite competitive so far. Rune also used to get the best of him back when they played Challenger, and if he manages to improve his mental game and consistency of play, he will also be a force to be reckoned with.
Alcaraz is honestly a very complete player. The only question is, can he sustain this level?
Why would he not sustain it? He should get better considering he's 19.
Alcaraz has the potential to become the newest greatest ever if he keeps up this level from this very young age. He's a phenomenal talent.
too early to say..i think, he needs to prove more consistency and 1 GS at that to validate comparison with big 3 or even with big 4
Excellent analysis by Taylor Fritz..I agree!
2:02 LOL on Taylor’s expression.
Wow. So honest. 👏
Taylor one of my favourite ppl in tennis after watching that interview. He seems like he has zero ego.
Taylor Fritz is a class act on and off the court ! 🇨🇦👩🏻
Very interesting. I still think TF played brilliant at times too.
Why people get so offended when someone compares Carlos to the big 3? We all know that he needs to win a lot of GS before considering him as big as them, but did any of those 3 players had at Carlos age all the weapons this man has today? IMO the answer is a plain NO.
Well nadal in his teen won the same, if not more than alcaraz.
here the real compares nadal from 2003-2007 vs nadal from 2018-2023 Grandslam titles= 3 / 6 Grandslam finals= 5 / 7 grandslam semi final= 5 / 11 grandslam 1/4 final= 7 / 15 Grandslam 1/8 final= 9 / 16 GRAndslam 3 round= 12 / 16 grandslam 2 round= 15 / 16 GRandslam 1 round= 15/ 17 GRANDSLAM won rate= 82.4% (56-12) / 89.8% (88-10) ATP Final titles = 0 /0 ATP Final finals= 0 / 0 ATP FINAL semifinal= 2 /1 ATP Final matches wins and lost= 4 vs 4 / 5 vs 5 Masters 1000 title= 9 /6 Masters 1000 finals= 12 /7 Masters semi finals= 14 /9 MASTERS 1/4 finals= 18 / 17 Masters 1/8 finals= 22 /18 Masters totally play = 30 / 20 Master matches win win and lost= 91 vs 21 ( 81.3%) / 61 vs 12 ( 83.6%) Titles = 23 / 17 FINALS = 30 / 19 semi final= 37 / 27 1/4 final = 54 / 37 1/8 Final= 63 / 42 Tournaments= 87 / 48 Overall =79.5% (256-66) vs 85.0% (193-34) and dont for the 6 months corona lockkdown... EVEN Nadal from 2018-2023 was a much better player then from 2003-2007.... nadal, medvedev , thiem and zverev are from 2018-2023 better then hewitt,safin, roddick and nadal from 2003-2007.....Djokovic opponents from 2018-2023 are stronger and consecutive then federer opponents from 2003-2007.....
It's such a shame that we could not enjoy many h2h against Djokovic - to name an important on - due to the famous restrictions... I'd have really loved to see more matches between the two (and Nadal of course, if he's getting back on court). Carlos seems to be the only one able to actually put their sovereign to the test.
There are huge age gap between them,but i think if Rafa and Nole gets the top form until RG an Wimbledon starts they can stop Carlitos on both GS cuz they have huge advantage on that courts.
@@mmlice Well, at the moment it's Alcaraz 1-0 vs Djokovic and 1-2 vs Nadal... so not exactly mice I guess. (Not a toxic fan of Alcaraz. I love Djokovic and Nadal and tennis in general)
Wow,Taylor is cool as a cucumber,gotta love this fella,might be a bit non-chalant but he just keeps it to the point and the thing is he knows how much of a challenge he can pose to someone like Alcaraz and yet not drift too much away to subdue or undermine him......speaks a lot about this chap
Well said, Taylor Fritz. Wish you all the good health and success ahead 👍🏽🍀
i really like fritz but seems that carlos game is on another level
Finally, Nole is back at #1. People should realize that being world #1 or to maintain #1 isn’t as easy as it seems
The scary thing is there is no counterbalance momentarily for Alcaraz (although maybe Djokovic is, but how long?) Federer, Nadal, Djokovic always had real opposition, either between them or Murray, Wawrinka, etc
sinner is coming into his best form, so I would say that is alcaraz greatest test atm
Pretty much Federer's situation 2004 - 2009.. Sampras gone and Agassi finishing.. Roger collected 12 GS trophies in 5 years
Sinner will be
But great players need great rivals to become better
@@joehoward7426Carlos is way better then sinner
Fritz played the BIG 3 members when they were 30+ .. imagine a BIG 3 member in his peak were to play FRITZ ..you know about steam roller?
The big 3 when they were 30 had still 30 Grand Slams to win... Fritz knows what is talking about, unlike you.
Wow strong words, Carlitos might be the next evolution in tennis
Don't forget the gliding backhand winning shots.
He’s beastly
Big three fans trying to downplay carlos make me feel sure of his greatness. They r insecure despite stanning those 3 legends. Carlos is generation talent and u can cry
Exactly. But Not all do, I'm a Rafa fan for many reasons but I firmly believe Carlos has the potential to hit greater heights than Rafa in many ways. Maybe he won't break Rafa's RG or clay records but he will have better records on hard and maybe even grass. He has the game and will improve even more.
@@z1az285 yeah it won't take away his greatness. Same way big three success don't take away prev gen greatness
@@deepakmahajan170 There you go. That's exactly it.
There will never be like the big 3, they are unreachable
wut
I guess forgetting is a blessing, he played the very old Federer in 2019 and had breathing room in his 6-2, 7-5, 6-2 loss :)
Yes very good comment I've been saying for years why did the pros target play Big target tennis and are content to just rally and see who misses finally algorithm is doing what I think people should have done all the time your professional tanners go for it we go for it on on the Courtyard the park go for the lines especially when you're down I really enjoyed watching Taylor Fritz just kind of lose it on the court and hearing him say that he lost it on the court was cool
No way you can compare to the Big 3....especially when it comes to the Grand Slams. Those are best 3 out of 5 slog fests. Sure he won US Open in 2022....but no Joker, Nadal or Fed along with a pretty favorable draw. I think it's ludicrous to even fathom a comparison. Not only did these 3 dominate Grand Slams, they won almost everything else (Master 1000s, etc...). It's great to see someone who appears to be separating himself from his peers but let's see what happens when he plays Joker in a big tourney when it matters (Joker return of serve probably one of best ever & he can dictate pace of play whenever he wants along with hitting with depth & running everything down).
Amin! At last, someone who speaks reason. Beating Tiafoe and Ruud in Slams and destroying third-tier opponents in Masters isn't in the same stratosphere as playing one Big 3 member per Slam + Murray, Wawrinka, Delpo, to name a few. His talent is undeniable but let's see how efficient his aggressive approach will be against an elite defender who constantly hits deep and penetrating like Djokovic on hard courts and grass. Or against Rafa's top spins on clay. (although Rafa is pretty much a shell of himself at this point) There's a reason why Federer's attacking game wasn't as nearly as efficient against Nadal and Djokovic as vs other players. Yes, he can turn an impressive number of neutral points into winners, but he hasn't really been tested in Bo5 matches thus far. After all, he did lose to a 20% Rafa in last year's IW and barely won against 50% Djokovic in Madrid.
@@stefannedeljkovic4395 20% Rafa at Indian Wells? 50% Djokovic? Where did you pull those percentages from? Alcaraz was an 18-year-old kid when he played those matches, and he still beat Djokovic and then Nadal on clay in Madrid.
I'M HAPPY TO SEE A PLAYER LIKE ALCARAZ, BECAUSE I WAS THINK TENNIS WILL BECOME JUST A SERVICE GAME!! NOW PEOPLE NEED TO BE MORE ATHLETIC AND PRECISE TO TRY BEAT HIM!!! I HOPE HIS MUSCLES AND ALL BODY DOESN'T COMPLAIN ABOUT ALL THIS MOVEMENT HE DO!!!
Alka is really progressed well at this age. It's dedication to tennis like what DjoRafFed done and still two of them challenging the young guns. But Alka must go further without serious injury. Then only he can run for long time.
Taylor is a great guy and a great player. "So Taylor, How does Carlos compare to Federer, Nadal and Djokovic? Well, when I played those guys, I felt like I had a chance..."
I have come to the conclusion that Carlos is a cyborg with AI embedded that improves with each match. Basically, he fine tunes his machine learning model with each match and improves for the next one. His serve placement for example. Incredibly good against Taylor and this was a fine tuned performance par excellence. Smart, mature play with concussive power and touch. Fritz looked helpless at times, which was 😮 TBH. Sinner will be a tough match though, as he always is.
He should mention Jannik Sinner too
Fritz definitly a top 10, great guy, im a new fan, good job, Alcaraz just goat level , if he got career ending injury, hell reach 20slams.
There is no comparison with Nadal, Djokovic or Federer. Alcaraz is in a class of his own.
Good luck Fritz! We want you to succeed 👌
Fritz clearly hasn’t faced sleeveless Rafa, prime Roger or 2011 Novak! 😉
He may be the greatest ever. It will be fun watching the process.
Such a poorly worded question by the interviewer… very disrespectful to Taylor
Taylor didn't play against the Big 3 when they were younger / at their prime or had Carlos' age, so I'm not sure they're equally comparable situations to be honest.
True
He played Djokovic when Novak was 30 and 32. What do you consider Novak's prime?
For Alcaraz its about not getting injuries. He wont be able to keep that playing style for as long as he need to end up at the same GS count as the big three.
And this is the big difference between men's tennis and WTA. Men understood they need to help each other to become a better tennis player themselves.
He looks like the next great. He is a bit shorter than the other rising stars, so they may beat him on the serve occaisionally. THey're going to have to step up overall to round out the next big 4, or whatever.
He will you a better player given than you are already a great guy off the courts
You're a just a pusher with a huge serve mate. Such players can't beat Alcaraz. Meanwhile Sinner causes Alcaraz problems. Because Sinner has power both wings.
I've never such a complete player at this age. Even Fedalokovic had weaknesses early in their careers. However, skill is only 50%. Djokovic is crazy, this is why he is still winning at 40 years old. Let's see if Alcaraz is crazy enough to sustain this level and surpass their records.
Djokovic is only 35, no need to round up to 40 lol
@@tylerdracing he’s 36 within a month
@@seaneckhart9914 Djokovic has dealt with wrist injuries than hampered him for quite a while.
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