Carlos Alcaraz ‘toyed’ with Novak Djokovic in the 2024 Wimbledon final, said Tracy Austin.
Austin, once ranked World No. 1 on the WTA Tour, dazzled fans with her skill, winning 30 trophies and two Grand Slams over her career.
Now a pundit, she discussed the Wimbledon final between Djokovic and Alcaraz on Tennis Channel’s ‘Inside-In’ podcast.
Alcaraz’s Stunning Performance
The match was less than a week ago, but praise for Alcaraz keeps pouring in. This win will be a key part of his legacy. He played amazingly well, winning 6-2 6-2 7-6(4), leaving Djokovic struggling to keep up.
| Name | Age | Points | Stats 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇪🇸 Carlos Alcaraz | 21 | 68,791 | 25 - 5 |
Few matches have seen Djokovic so dominated; only Rafael Nadal has managed such feats at Roland Garros.
Austin noted how Alcaraz excelled in every aspect—serving and returning so well that it seemed he was playing with one of the greatest ever. “It was exciting,” she said. “Carlos served incredibly well and returned incredibly well. Sometimes it seemed like he was toying with Novak.”
Fans might think this marks a new era in tennis dominance.
Austin also talked about the next decade in tennis being thrilling. At just 21, Alcaraz already has four Grand Slams, while Jannik Sinner has won his first major this year.
Sinner is currently ATP‘s top player. With these young talents rising, tennis is set for an exciting future.
She wondered if such performances show that Alcaraz is on another level compared to others. The upcoming Olympics, US Open, and ATP Finals will likely reveal more about his standing.
“Didn’t get nervous until serving at 40-0,” she added about Alcaraz’s composure under pressure. “To see Carlos get through and get his fourth major—just building.”
“It’s exciting for the next decade to see where men’s tennis can go,” Austin concluded. “Is Carlos starting to separate himself?”
What do you think? Is Alcaraz truly ahead of everyone else?
