Novak Djokovic: Carlos Alcaraz is 'the best' mix of tennis' Big Three of me, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer

Novak Djokovic described Carlos Alcaraz as ‘basically the best’ mix of himself, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic. Alcaraz came from a set down to win a five-set epic against Djokovic despite his inexperience on grass. Ad The victory is the 20-year-old Spaniard’s second Grand Slam after last year’s US Open, and while he praised his 36-year-old opponent’s longevity, there are questions over how long the Serbian can maintain his current performance levels.

WimbledonAlcaraz: Before final I thought 'I can't beat' Djokovic2 HOURS AGO Asked if he saw the pair developing a rivalry, he joked: “I would hope so, for my sake (smiling). “He's going to be on the tour for quite some time. I don't know how long I'll be around.

“Let's see. It's been only three matches that we played against each other. Three really close matches.

Two already this year in later stages of Grand Slams. Alcaraz down Djokovic in thriller to win Wimbledon and second Grand Slam Alcaraz celebrates a 'dream come true' as Djokovic praises 'amazing' new champion Alcaraz triumph 'unbelievable', Djokovic hitting net post a 'a big regret' — Wilander “I hope we get to play in the US Open. Why not? I think it's good for the sport, one and two in the world facing each other in almost a five-hours, five-set thriller.