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Young tennis sensation Carlos Alcaraz has expressed his belief that the era of the Big Three, Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, and Roger Federer, will never be replicated at all in terms of the intensity and dominance of their rivalry. Alcaraz, who has already had much success at such a young age, including winning four Grand Slam titles out of two coming in the 2024 season, acknowledges the bar set by these legends.
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Alcaraz's perspective on The Big Three!
The Spanish star notes that while he and his contemporaries, such as Jannik Sinner, will have their battles and rivalries, they will not match the level of the Big Three's rivalries at all. This sentiment showcases the 21-year-old tennis player's respect for the milestones achieved by Djokovic, Nadal, and Federer, who collectively have 66 Grand Slam titles to their names and have been defining figures of men's tennis for over two decades.
The comparison between Alcaraz and The Big Three showcases the rapid progress the four-time Grand Slam winner has made in his stellar career. At just 21 years old, the star player has achieved what took Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic longer to accomplish. For instance, the star player has won his fourth Grand Slam title in fewer matches than any of the Big Three.
Alcaraz's perspective on the Big Three showcases the evolving nature of tennis, where each generation brings new challenges and opportunities, but also acknowledges the enduring legacy of Djokovic, Nadal, and Federer.
Carlos Alcaraz says that we will never see a rivalry like The Big Three ever again:
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) March 3, 2025
“They have set the bar for tennis and what can be done at an astronomical level. There are many players capable of winning Grand Slams, of beating the best. Young players, including myself, who… pic.twitter.com/yHCAZOksqw
“They have set the bar for tennis and what can be done at an astronomical level. There are many players capable of winning Grand Slams, of beating the best. Young players, including myself, who can really be fighting for great things. But getting to the point of that rivalry between Rafa, Federer and Djokovic, the truth is that it will be practically impossible to repeat that. We will have our battles; I will have my battles with great players, but a rivalry like theirs will be practically impossible," Carlos Alcaraz said as being quoted by The Tennis Letter.