“It has always been a great challenge to face Novak, a great rival. He is a player who has always forced me to push my limits, just like Roger Federer. Because the opponent in front of me has always been very strong , you had to continually improve to beat him. That’s the beauty of sport. You always have to set a clear goal and show great determination to be the best. extraordinary offers you the opportunity to grow and that’s what I experienced with Novak and Roger.”
Once the Nadal-Djokovic rivalry is fully consummated, we will no longer talk about the opposition between the three members of the Big3. But fortunately for current and future tennis, a new high-level duality has emerged with Jannik Sinner (23 years old) and Carlos Alcaraz (21 years old). Two boys dubbed by the man with 22 Grand Slam titles, including fourteen at Roland-Garros: “They do things very well. They are already achieving incredible performances, winning Grand Slams and Masters 1000 tournaments. Carlos and Jannik are achieving special results and I hope they grow further in all areas. They are already big stars and I am sure they will build an incredible career if they can stay injury free.”
However, the Mallorcan hopes that his compatriot and the Italian will not be eternally compared to the Big3: “With two Grand Slam titles each this year, they are creating their history and I think this is not the time to get into the comparison game. Besides, Novak is always there to improve records. It’s true that there is a new generation arriving. But let’s give it time to evolve. We will see at the end of Carlos and Jannik’s careers what they will have achieved compared to us.”
Et ce Saturday we will focus on a shock that has already become old school….
Schedule too busy but players participate in exhibitions…
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