Carlos Alcaraz is having a great time on the tennis court, but some think that could change. The young player is getting lots of praise from everywhere because he’s one of the best 21-year-olds in tennis history. His achievements are impressive, with four Grand Slam titles already under his belt, which is unusual for someone so young.
Whenever Carlos plays, he seems to be having a blast, always smiling and full of energy. This was evident when he defeated Ben Shelton at The Garden Cup. However, his deep love for tennis might become tricky later on. Winning has been a constant for him since joining the Tour, yet there are tournaments he hasn’t conquered yet.
Former Wimbledon champ Pat Cash shared his thoughts in an interview with Tennis365 about Alcaraz’s future in the sport. He hopes Carlos keeps loving tennis and doesn’t feel weighed down by it all: “I hope Carlos continues to enjoy his tennis and doesn’t feel burdened by it all.”
| Name | Age | Points | Stats 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| es Carlos Alcaraz | 21 | 68,791 | 25 - 5 |
Thoughts from Pat Cash:
Cash couldn’t help but admire Alcaraz’s exceptional talent. He noted how rare it is to see such a complete player at this age: “Alcaraz has got everything… Not since Boris Becker came through and won Wimbledon have I seen a player as complete as Alcaraz at such a young age.” Fans might wonder if this level of skill can keep up over time.
Alcaraz’s speed and adaptability make him a strong contender on any surface alongside Sinner: “He’s lightning fast; he can play on any surface…” Unlike Federer or Nadal who had areas to improve early in their careers, Alcaraz seems fully developed even now.
Cash also mentioned Jannik Sinner as someone who might have an edge due to his calm demeanor compared to Alcaraz’s fiery passion: “Sinner has a calmer personality and that tends to help for longevity.”
As we look forward to the Australian Open starting January 12th, 2025, both players are favorites for the title. What do you think? Can Carlos keep up this amazing journey?
