Greg Rusedski has explained why it is still too early to compare the tennis player from Murcia with Djokovic, Nadal, or Federer.
Carlos Alcaraz
The veteran former player and commentator analyzes the keys within the court to understand why the circuit is in a process of evolution.
The British tennis player, who has already returned to competition after his injury, showered praise on the tennis player from Murcia after completing the Career Grand Slam.
Several days have passed since Carlos Alcaraz was crowned champion of the Australian Open 2026, and some data still emerge that indicate the magnitude of what was experienced in Melbourne. For instance, one data point refers to the viewership in the United States, a significant gauge of the media attention for certain matches. In this case, the Alcaraz vs Djokovic final became the most-watched final in the American giant since 2017, with numbers similar to those of Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer: 730,000 viewers, a 57% increase compared to last year's final. Is tennis returning to its peak viewership?
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Richard Krajicek, tournament director of the ATP Rotterdam, has spoken about the withdrawal of Carlos Alcaraz from the tournament due to accumulated fatigue from the Australian Open. Despite defending his title, the world number one has decided to prioritize his physical condition, a decision that did not catch anyone by surprise. "When I saw him cramping against Zverev, I was already worried. Later I found out he made it to the final, and I knew it would be tough. Monday morning his agent messaged me, but it wasn't a surprise. I was expecting it," he acknowledged.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El director de Rotterdam habla de la baja de Alcaraz: "No fue una gran sorpresa"
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Flavio Cobolli maintains a good friendship with Carlos Alcaraz, and both were protagonists training together this preseason. In his return to the courts during the Montpellier tournament, the young Italian surprised with a hairstyle very much in Alcaraz's style, generating a great surprise among fans.
Cobolli got a new haircut. pic.twitter.com/xces9OHGKv
— José Morgado (@josemorgado) February 5, 2026
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Carlos Alcaraz had already mentioned before the Australian Open that his brother Álvaro was going to have more prominence in his team this year. Acting as a "second coach," behind Samuel López, it is surprising to now learn that, according to Carlitos' words in a conversation with Marca, his brother could act as the main coach in tournaments Samu decides not to travel to. "In some events, my brother will be the only one traveling with me. It is clear that Samu will accompany me to the most important tournaments of the year and to 80% of everything I play, or more, but my brother will be on his own in some," the player from Murcia commented.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Alcaraz: "Mi hermano viajará conmigo a algún torneo sin Samuel López"
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If Patrick Mouratoglou is known for anything, it is his total lack of restraint when expressing unpopular opinions. One of them was shared on Instagram a few hours ago and has had an unexpected response. The French coach stated that Sinner and Alcaraz have a higher tennis level than the Big 3 and believes that considering otherwise due to Djokovic's victory over Jannik in this Australian Open is "shortsighted." Nadal's response has been very graphic.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Nadal responde a un vídeo de Mouratoglou en el que ponía por encima a Sinner y Alcaraz del Big 3
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Greg Rusedski has explained why it is still too early to compare the tennis player from Murcia with Djokovic, Nadal, or Federer.
Several days have passed since Carlos Alcaraz was crowned champion of the Australian Open 2026, and some data still emerge that indicate the magnitude of what was experienced in Melbourne. For instance, one data point refers to the viewership in the United States, a significant gauge of the media attention for certain matches. In this case, the Alcaraz vs Djokovic final became the most-watched final in the American giant since 2017, with numbers similar to those of Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer: 730,000 viewers, a 57% increase compared to last year's final. Is tennis returning to its peak viewership?
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El Alcaraz vs Djokovic, la final más vista del Open de Australia en Estados Unidos desde 2017
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The veteran former player and commentator analyzes the keys within the court to understand why the circuit is in a process of evolution.
Richard Krajicek, tournament director of the ATP Rotterdam, has spoken about the withdrawal of Carlos Alcaraz from the tournament due to accumulated fatigue from the Australian Open. Despite defending his title, the world number one has decided to prioritize his physical condition, a decision that did not catch anyone by surprise. "When I saw him cramping against Zverev, I was already worried. Later I found out he made it to the final, and I knew it would be tough. Monday morning his agent messaged me, but it wasn't a surprise. I was expecting it," he acknowledged.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El director de Rotterdam habla de la baja de Alcaraz: "No fue una gran sorpresa"
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The British tennis player, who has already returned to competition after his injury, showered praise on the tennis player from Murcia after completing the Career Grand Slam.
Flavio Cobolli maintains a good friendship with Carlos Alcaraz, and both were protagonists training together this preseason. In his return to the courts during the Montpellier tournament, the young Italian surprised with a hairstyle very much in Alcaraz's style, generating a great surprise among fans.
Cobolli got a new haircut. pic.twitter.com/xces9OHGKv
— José Morgado (@josemorgado) February 5, 2026
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Cobolli imita a Alcaraz con un sorprendente corte de pelo
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Carlos Alcaraz had already mentioned before the Australian Open that his brother Álvaro was going to have more prominence in his team this year. Acting as a "second coach," behind Samuel López, it is surprising to now learn that, according to Carlitos' words in a conversation with Marca, his brother could act as the main coach in tournaments Samu decides not to travel to. "In some events, my brother will be the only one traveling with me. It is clear that Samu will accompany me to the most important tournaments of the year and to 80% of everything I play, or more, but my brother will be on his own in some," the player from Murcia commented.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Alcaraz: "Mi hermano viajará conmigo a algún torneo sin Samuel López"
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If Patrick Mouratoglou is known for anything, it is his total lack of restraint when expressing unpopular opinions. One of them was shared on Instagram a few hours ago and has had an unexpected response. The French coach stated that Sinner and Alcaraz have a higher tennis level than the Big 3 and believes that considering otherwise due to Djokovic's victory over Jannik in this Australian Open is "shortsighted." Nadal's response has been very graphic.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Nadal responde a un vídeo de Mouratoglou en el que ponía por encima a Sinner y Alcaraz del Big 3
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It has been four days since Carlos Alcaraz lifted the title of the 2026 Australian Open, completing the Career Grand Slam at the age of 22. An extraordinary record that has caught everyone's attention, even his rivals. Some took longer to react, like Stefanos Tsitsipas, but today he took a minute to write this beautiful message on social media.
"Congratulations on your Career Slam, once again rewriting the record books before our eyes. This is your world and we're just living in it," publicly congratulated the Greek, who also had words for the runner-up, Novak Djokovic. "You keep redefining what a 38-year-old athlete can do. I got goosebumps watching you. Hopefully, you never retire," Tsitsipas shared.
Congratulations on your Career Slam, @carlosalcaraz, once again rewriting the record books before our eyes. This is your world and we're just living in it. @DjokerNole, once again redefining what a 38-year-old athlete can do - I had goosebumps watching you. May you never retire. pic.twitter.com/rO4Rg3KDXE
— Stefanos Tsitsipas (@steftsitsipas) February 5, 2026
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Tsitsipas se rinde públicamente a Alcaraz: “Este es tu mundo, nosotros vivimos dentro de él”
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It seemed that the waters were calm between Juan Carlos Ferrero and the environment of Carlos Alcaraz in recent weeks. The lack of statements and the continuous congratulations from the Villena Academy to the Murcian player suggested that cordiality had finally been achieved. However, it only takes a curious Twitter user to disrupt all this harmony. Apparently, the Valencian coach has stopped following both Carlos Alcaraz and other members of his team on Instagram. To what extent should we be concerned about this event? Absolutely nothing, but if you take a look at Twitter, you will see that nothing else is being discussed. These are the evils of the 21st century.
😬 Juan Carlos Ferrero has stopped following Alcaraz on IG… pic.com/GkqbgbHaWd
— Olly Tennis 🎾 🇬🇧 (@Olly_Tennis_) February 5, 2026
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, La telenovela entre Ferrero y Alcaraz se traslada a las redes sociales
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