Federer reveals what surprises him most about Alcaraz and when he realized he is a star

The Swiss made some striking statements about a Carlos Alcaraz whom he has been able to see up close during the Laver Cup 2024.

Diego Jiménez Rubio | 26 Sep 2024 | 10.49
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Roger Federer greets Alcaraz at the Laver Cup 2024. Photo: gettyimages
Roger Federer greets Alcaraz at the Laver Cup 2024. Photo: gettyimages

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One of the great attractions of the Laver Cup 2024 was seeing big stars from different generations spending time together during the week. Roger Federer stood out as one of the main attractions, and his comments on Carlos Alcaraz leave no one indifferent. The Swiss player showered praise on the young Spaniard and made interesting reflections.

Getting Roger Federer's opinion on the current tennis scene is of great interest to all fans of this sport, especially when he makes such strong statements as the ones he gave in an interview with Stan Sport, when asked about Carlos Alcaraz. Alcaraz was the main protagonist of the Laver Cup 2024, and his playing level definitively captivated Roger, who openly discussed the Spanish player's chances of making history.

"What I like most and find surprising about Carlos is his intensity, his athletic ability, and the power of his shots. I think he needs to learn to manage his efforts, not rush for every ball, but he will learn that with age. Also, as the years go by, he will become even stronger mentally," he commented.

- Federer assumes that Alcaraz will also win the Australian Open at some point in his career

The Swiss player revealed at what point he was certain that Alcaraz had reached the elite to stay and was ready to break historical records. "The way he played the fifth set of Wimbledon 2023 against Djokovic made me see that he is the one to fight for glory for a long time. The power he showed there, with Novak performing at his best, was impressive," said Roger, who considers the Spanish player a strong contender for victory in the Open of Australia 2025.

"Of course, he is capable of winning in Melbourne in a few months. When you have already won two Grand Slams this year, you are bound to compete for that title. I think he will arrive perfectly prepared physically and perform naturally on hard courts. The fact that important matches are played at night, I think it will suit his game," analyzed Roger Federer, who remains very attentive to the progress of the Spaniard.

This is evidenced by his recent statement about the future of Carlos Alcaraz. "I am convinced he will win an Australian Open; it's just a matter of when. At 21 years old, he has already had an impressive career, winning four Grand Slam titles, in addition to other incredible successes. He is making a fantastic effort," emphasized Roger Federer, very involved in the current tennis scene and showing a great analytical capacity.

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