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While his rivalry with Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer seems to be over, Novak Djokovic now has to deal with his rivalry with Carlos Alcaraz. The young Spaniard truly embodies the future of tennis and has strong opinions on Knoll.
He will definitely never be quiet. After ousting his two biggest historical rivals, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, without much difficulty, Novak Djokovic undoubtedly hoped that he would be able to calmly continue his harvest of Grand Slams. Unfortunately for them, it was without expecting the arrival of a new foe with as much talent as their elders in Carlos Alcaraz.
The two have been rivals only four times so far, yet it seems like the two men have separate worlds reserved for them. The most famous of their matches is obviously the last Wimbledon final, which the Spanish giant won after a very exciting match of 4 hours and 43 minutes. After his battle with the Bull of Manacor, Nol must now tame the Lion of El Palmar…
Carlos Alcaraz is honest about his relationship with Novak Djokovic
Despite his 36 years of age, Novak Djokovic is still holding his own against the cool and dapper Carlos Alcaraz. Even better, According to Marion Bartoli’s analysis, he will maintain a clear mental advantage over her. Clearly enough to set an exemplary example for his younger counterpart. The latter could only confirm this in an interview given recently tennis tv ,
“How much is Novak Djokovic on your mind? ,
“At almost every practice!” “@carlosalcaraz On his rivalry with @DjokerNole, pic.twitter.com/GTDebDqS5h
– Tennis TV (@TennisTV) 5 October 2023
I won’t lie to you… Novak Djokovic is on my mind almost all of my training. I train with a goal, just like I go to a tournament with a goal. And my current goal is to finish the year as world No. 1, so Novak is definitely on my mind. I have to concentrate 100% on every shot to be able to catch him. I have to do my best.
Like a form of obsession, who prefers to be called Carlitos, he makes Joker his main goal at the end of the season to steal his throne in the ATP rankings. Obviously he will have several chances to achieve this, including in 2024. In any case, fans are looking forward to one thing above all else, that is to experience many more legendary battles between the two champions.
between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic, the rivalry is intended to be big but healthy. One is motivated by the idea of becoming world number 1 while the other enjoys delaying its acquisition. In the end, it is actually the show that emerges as the winner.