Carlos Alcaraz compared favourably to Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer by Taylor Fritz after Miami meeting

31.03.2023 - 17:35 eurosport.com

Carlos Alcaraz compares favourably to tennis's 'Big Three' of Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, says Taylor Fritz.

Fritz met the 19-year-old Alcaraz for the first time during their Miami Open quarter-final on Thursday night in Florida, and it was a chastening evening for the American, losing in straight sets in just 1h18.

Ad Afterwards, Fritz was candid about how difficult he had found the encounter, and what makes current world No. 1 Alcaraz such a formidable opponent at this point in time.

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