Mats Wilander has always admired Carlos Alcaraz.
Wilander, once a young Grand Slam champion himself, is now a respected tennis analyst. From the start, he was captivated by Alcaraz’s talent and potential.
The 21-year-old Spaniard has been called the most thrilling player ever by Wilander . This comes at a crucial time as the era of the Big Three—Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic—is winding down.
Wilander’s Views on Tennis Evolution:
Wilander believes tennis flourishes with familiar faces leading the sport. He thinks Alcaraz can continue this tradition after years dominated by Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic.
| Name | Age | Points | Stats 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇪🇸 Carlos Alcaraz | 21 | 68,791 | 25 - 5 |
Fans might feel excited about this new chapter in tennis history.
On the Courtside Conversations podcast, Wilander compared Alcaraz to Djokovic, Nadal, and Federer. “I think it’s much better for the game that you have the same faces,” he said. “Seeing Carlos carry that legacy on is just brilliant for our game.”
“You put Roger and Rafa and Novak in one body with a big smile—that’s Carlos Alcaraz,” Wilander added.
Many people compare Alcaraz to these legends because they set high standards in tennis. However, Alcaraz wants to be his own player despite growing up watching them.
He was inspired by them; their influence is clear in today’s players. “He moves like Novak, has Rafa’s passion, and Roger’s grace,” said Wilander. “These three had great feel and movement; that’s their legacy I’ll miss most.”
“Carlos grew up idolizing them like they were The Beatles for him,” Wilander noted. “I don’t think players realize their impact.”
What do you think about these comparisons?
