Eurosport expert Laura Robson has likened not only the talent but the «natural charisma» and pulling power of Carlos Alcaraz to the 'big three' of Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer.
The world No. 1 and top seed, who begins his Roland-Garros 2023 campaign on Court Suzanne-Lenglen on Monday afternoon against Italian qualifier Flavio Cobolli, is ready to make a big impact on the tournament as one of the favourites, along with Djokovic.
Ad With defending champion Nadal having withdrawn from the event in advance due to his ongoing injury struggles, much of the attention will be on Alcaraz to deliver for Spain and succeed the 'King of Clay' at the tournament he has made his own over the years.
Roland-Garros'Fans flock like they haven't since Djokovic, Rafa and Federer' — Robson on AlcarazAN HOUR AGO Citing the huge crowds in attendance for Alcaraz's latest training session on the red dirt in Paris, Robson noted his popularity and what a star attraction he has already become on the men's side of the game. «I think [I admire] everything [about Alcaraz]!» Robson answered when asked by co-presenter Alize Lim what she most admired about the Spaniard. «I wish I had a bit of what he has; he was born with it.