'Pure Roger' - Carlos Alcaraz compared to Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic by Patrick Mouratoglou

Top tennis coach Patrick Mouratoglou has explained why Carlos Alcaraz combines the qualities of legendary trio Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal. The 19-year-old has enjoyed a breakthrough season as he clinched the US Open title, reached the quarter-finals at Roland-Garros and soared to the top of the ATP Tour world rankings. Ad Mouratoglou, who is currently coaching two-time Grand Slam champion Simona Halep and rising star Holger Rune, has been effusive in his praise for the prodigy from Murcia.

TennisNadal 'training well and following the schedule' ahead of return — doctor2 HOURS AGO Offering up the greatest comparisons possible, he likened aspects of Alcaraz's play to Federer, Nadal and Djokovic as he made it clear just how highly he thinks of the starlet. «He combines the qualities of the three greatest players of all time,” explained Mouratoglou in a feature on Tennis Majors. »I think the one his game is closest to is Federer.

Like him, he’s super aggressive and super creative, always trying to do something with the ball. «The speed with which he is able to go from the back to the inside of the court, that’s pure Roger. »At the same time, he has the counter-attacking qualities of Djokovic, and he can play long rallies with a lot of spin, like Nadal.