Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic feats 'incredible', Carlos Alcaraz 'has long way to go' - Barbara Schett

Eurosport expert Barbara Schett has recalled the «incredible» rivalry between Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic while looking ahead to what Carlos Alcaraz can continue to achieve ahead of the French Open. With Federer having retired at a highly emotional Laver Cup edition in London and Nadal having withdrawn ahead of Roland-Garros due to persistent injuries, Djokovic is the only member of the legendary 'Big Three' to be present at the second Grand Slam of the season. Ad While many are keen to immediately throw their focus forward to the next generation of rising stars coming through in men's tennis, Schett paused in her French Open preview conversation with Eurosport to pay tribute to what the iconic trio have achieved.

Roland-GarrosMcEnroe: Nadal reminds me of LeBron, could win French Open next year3 HOURS AGO Alcaraz already has a Grand Slam title to his name, but Schett says he still «has a long way to go» if he is to emulate what Federer, Nadal and Djokovic have achieved in the game with comparisons somewhat premature. «Federer is irreplaceable,» Schett told members of the media ahead of the French Open, which will be live on Eurosport and discovery+. «Everyone has to make their own history, and what we’ve witnessed the last 15 years with Federer, Nadal and Djokovic is incredible.

I don’t think we’ll ever have a rivalry like that again.» On Alcaraz's prospects of emulating the legendary trio, Schett thinks he needs rivals to push him to reach the highest levels possible. «Carlos Alcaraz is at one [Grand Slam title] now and still has a long way to go,» she said. «He has to have a long career and be pushed by rivals too.