Records are made to be broken and history to be rewritten. In the world of tennis, a player knew how to make each statistic his own, thus strengthening his legend and setting the bar very high. Novak Djokovic is, from a statistical point of view, the best tennis player of all time, and his performances seem almost unrivaled. However, the Serbian champion himself admitted that the future could change everything.
Many thought Pete Sampras' 14 Grand Slam titles would never be surpassed, but then Roger Federer arrived on the scene. As for Rafael Nadal, he recorded 14 victories at Roland Garros, a feat in itself.
During a recent interview, the champion with 24 Grand Slam titles discussed his future and named a name that could surpass his accomplishments when asked if he believed a player could one day break his records.
Novak Djokovic warns Carlos Alcaraz: it may still be early to think about history
“People say my records will never be broken. I doubt it. Carlos (Alcaraz) could be the next great champion. Even Jannik (Sinner). If they really take care of their bodies, if they do things right and focus on longevity and the long term, they could achieve this.”said the Serbian player during an interview with GQ. “Carlos achieved something no one has ever accomplished at such a young age. The odds are to his advantage. He will soon complete the career Grand Slam,” he added, who is originally from Belgrade.
Beyond this forecast, Djokovic also calls for caution and tempers Alcaraz's ambitions a little. “He himself said he wants to make history. He wants to be 'the best ever'. I respect that type of mentality and that way of thinking that involves having what it takes. That said, perhaps it's still a little early to think about history.”highlighted the world number seven, who is also a serious contender for the Australian Open, where he will aim for his eleventh crown and his 25th major title.
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