And as the saying goes, if one door closes, another one open, so this is a good opportunity for the young and up coming to really show their talent because Federer has retired already.
We have discussed their names already, and then this year, we have another one in Alcaraz. So we will see who is brave enough to somewhat become the next or even surpassed Roger's achievement.
We have discussed their names already, and then this year, we have another one in Alcaraz. So we will see who is brave enough to somewhat become the next or even surpassed Roger's achievement.
Federer had an elegance with how he played and Alcaraz dosent have that. Alcaraz has a gamestyle like Nadal and is similar to him. New stars are here and i dont know for how long Djokovic and Nadal wi be playing. Nadal always has injuries now so i think he will be the next to retire.
I thought the same when I saw Nadal crying after Federer's finale game. It seemed as if the situation was something he already feels himself to be very close to. I would say that could be one explanation for him crying.
Regarding Alcaraz and his game style, that's very true and it is almost the same as Nadal. It is all about power while Federer indeed made tennis look like an elegant sport. I think there isn't really a player right now who comes close to Federer's style. It's also his light movements that made it look easy and not so powerful. It was more about precision and strategy.
I think that was the fun part about the big three guys. Everyone had his own style.
Unfortunately I couldnt get to watch that match, I can just get the interviews and 3 minutes
of highlights. I would have loved to watch Federer and Nadal pairing up for the last time.
It was amazing to see the close bond between the two guys, holding hands and the emotions
shared by them both. I thought too that maybe Nadal sees his career ending closer on the horizon.
Not every top sports person gets to retire on their terms but it was great that Roger got to play
a final match competitively with a close friend and top rival.
The sport doesnt end there though, the younger generation are already making their
mark, particularly Alcaraz.
Yes and Federer confirmed my former post where I said that I believe he intentionally chose the Laver Cup because it is the perfect stage to get the spotlight he deserves without taking away attention from other important events at a tournament like a final and also ATP points.
Regarding Alcaraz, I definitely do agree and I believe that he is the only player right now who might be able to go a similar way as the big three. He seems to also be different from Zverev or Tsitsipas or Medvedev, all of which have their frequent lows in their performance. Alcaraz seems to be carrying the inner fire to keep up his game for a long period of time and not just a couple of tournaments per year. He has this comeback mentality and amazing strength to make it very far.
I am absolutely looking forward to seeing him play a couple of matches against Nadal and Djokovic, hopefully some huge finals. But as soon as the last two GOATs are gone I don't see anyone (yet) to outrank Alcaraz in the medium to long term.
as him !