Carlos Alcaraz gives views on 'pressure to fight with Novak Djokovic to be the No. 1' ahead of French Open

Carlos Alcaraz has shared his thoughts on the perceived «pressure to fight with Djokovic to be the No. 1» in their ATP rankings battle ahead of the French Open. Novak Djokovic has already broken Roger Federer’s record of 310 weeks as men’s world No.

1 and is poised to surpass WTA Tour legend Steffi Graf's remarkable tally when he moves to 378 weeks at the top on Monday. Ad The 35-year-old is currently tied with Rafael Nadal on 22 Grand Slam singles titles and is constantly being compared to Alcaraz with the pair locked in a head-to-head battle at the top of the ATP rankings as the clay-court season gets into full flow ahead of Roland-Garros. Tennis'My main rival is still Nadal' — Djokovic 'cannot call' Alcaraz bigger rival42 MINUTES AGO For Alcaraz, the apparent pressure that is on his shoulders is not something that he is feeling, and he is simply trying to just enjoy having a «beautiful year with beautiful tournaments» ahead of the second Grand Slam of the season in Paris.

«I am not a kid or a player who is happy with little things,» Alcaraz said in a press conference at the Rio Open. «I always want more, and we will look for it this week. The truth is that I don't feel any pressure to fight with [Novak] Djokovic to be the No.

1. »The truth is that I hope to have a beautiful year with beautiful tournaments, to be honest. I'll have a little pressure because I'll defend some important titles and play at a great level.