Agassi: "Alcaraz plays like Djokovic, Federer, and Nadal when he wants"
The American praised the Spanish player's game in the Djokovic documentary and asserts that "the game is improving."
A few days are left until we seeCarlos Alcaraz in an official match again. In a week, the Spaniard will return to the men's circuit after his wrist injury that has kept him out for more than four months. During this time, it has been confirmed that his presence is more than necessary in the world of tennis. Having won seven Grand Slams at the age of 23 makes him, alongsideJannik Sinner, the main star of world tennis. And one of his biggest supporters isAndre Agassi.
The former tennis player, an eight-time Grand Slam champion, has always praised the Murcia native, and this time he did so in the new Amazon Prime documentary about Novak Djokovic. In it, Agassi was sincere and forceful with a statement that will also spark debate.
Andre Agassi surrenders to Carlos Alcaraz and compares him to Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, and Rafa Nadal
“Djokovic, Federer, and Nadal played this sport in very different ways, and all were great in their own way. And now there are players, specifically Alcaraz, who plays like Djokovic, Federer, and Nadal whenever he wants. The game improves.”
These statements add to others he frequently made, stating that "he moves like a UFO on the court, doesn't play defensively even when he's in the corner, has all the qualities of the Big 3, maybe even more." Although in another discussion, he mentioned that "there is only one player from my generation I can think of who, playing his best tennis, could compete at this level. Just one: Marat Safin.”
Agassi about Alcaraz 🎥🎙️:
"Novak, Roger and Rafa played this game all so differently, and all so great in their own way. And now you see players, specifically Alcaraz, that plays like all three of them whenever he wants. The game does get better." pic.twitter.com/hJ1q6FW3hM— Alcaraz Updates🐝 (@alcarazzupdates) August 21, 2026
That is why Alcaraz's return to the courts has been so celebrated in the tennis world. After his withdrawal from the Conde de Godó in Barcelona, he followed with withdrawals from the Mutua Madrid Open, Masters 1000 in Rome, Roland Garros, ATP 500 Queen’s, Wimbledon, Masters 1000 in Canada, and Masters 1000 in Cincinnati.
He now returns for a US Open that will be more open than ever after the surprising withdrawal of Jannik Sinner and the inconsistency displayed by Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev. However, the Spaniard's goal will not be to win the title, but to gradually regain his feelings in the early matches to then see if he is in a condition to fight for his eighth Grand Slam.
Meanwhile, the comparisons of Carlos Alcaraz's tennis with that of Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, and Rafa Nadal will continue to grow as the young Spaniard keeps winning titles. The debate will be long-lasting.
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