McEnroe, about Alcaraz: "In all my life I hadn't seen a tennis player as good and complete at his age as him"

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Widespread shock due to the maturity, progression, and absence of limits in his tennis. That's what Carlos Alcaraz is causing among all fans of this sport with increasing intensity and frequency, with even legends like John McEnroe not immune to these feelings. This was expressed by the American legend during a conversation at the Laver Cup 2025, where he gave his assessment of the young player from Murcia.

He is reaching levels of unprecedented brilliance and solidity before turning 23. Regardless of how words fall short in defining what Carlos Alcaraz is achieving, hearing statements about the Spaniard from one of the best in tennis history and a profound connoisseur of the game like John McEnroe is undeniably impactful. The American didn't hold back in his response on TennisChannel during a discussion at the Laver Cup 2025 regarding what the Spaniard is accomplishing and the potential implications on the history of this sport.

"I've been watching tennis for over 50 years, idolized Rod Laver, played against Borg, Lendl, and Connors—my three main rivals—and I thought that was unbeatable. Then came Roger, Rafa, and Novak, and I simply felt grateful to life for allowing me to witness the three best in history. But suddenly, just as tennis needed a breath of fresh air with the end of the Big 3, a Spanish kid emerges," explained the American.

- McEnroe recalls his thoughts watching Alcaraz play for the first time at 17

Many now remember the first time they saw Carlos play, and McEnroe hasn't forgotten. "I saw him for the first time when he was just 17, and I thought that guy had a lot of talent and, above all, was very quick. Years have passed, and I can confidently say that I have never, in all my life, seen a player as good and complete at his current age. Moreover, with that devilish smile he has while playing, it makes me envious," McEnroe said with a smile.

"I only hope that young tennis aspirants look up to him, both in his playing style and personality. It's fantastic to see how aggressive he is on the court, how he approaches the net and volleys. We can only thank God for giving us a gift like Alcaraz. Alongside Sinner, he will establish a great rivalry and force others to raise their game to try to reach them," explained a John McEnroe who remains very attentive to all tennis news and has a special preference for Carlos Alcaraz.

"I've never seen a player this good, this complete."

John McEnroe heaps praise on @carlosalcaraz 👑#LaverCup pic.twitter.com/1H8mHwNDv0

— Tennis Channel (@TennisChannel) September 19, 2025

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