Gustavo Kuerten was number 1 in the world for almost a year in 2000. And when they asked him about Carlos Alcaraz y Jannik Sinnerthe two tennis players who are currently dominating the circuit, believes that they cannot be compared with Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal and Novak Djokovicknown as the ‘Big 3’ of tennis.
He explained it in ‘Eurosport’, where after giving a lot of praise to the young tennis players, he wanted to ask for caution. He says it’s “too early” to make those comparisons.
“It is always difficult to make comparisons between generationsbut tennis today is at an impressive level. Sinner and Alcaraz have demonstrated tennis of the highest quality, with a combination of power, speed and technique that is truly remarkable. In a way, they are taking the game to new heights,” says the former Brazilian tennis player.
“It is important to remember that Federer, Nadal and Djokovic have dominated the sport for almost two decades, something unprecedented. Not only have they won an incredible number of titles, but they have also constantly raised the level of their game and have adapted over time,” explains Kuerten.
He highlights that both Carlitos and Jannik already have the three references in their orbit: “What makes this new generation particularly exciting is that it seems to be building on the legacy of the ‘Big Three’, incorporating elements from each of their playing styles. game and adding their own innovations. It is a very exciting time for tennis and it will be fascinating to see how this story develops in the years to come.”
But he insists that it is “too early”: “It is still too early to compare them. Of course, They have the potential to form a historic rivalry. “The four Grand Slams have already been distributed in 2024, it is a notable feat.”
This season Alcaraz conquered Roland Garros y Wimbledon. His rival, Sinner, took the Australian Open and US Open. They only won gold in another major tournament, the Paris Olympic Games. There it was Novak Djokovic the one who took the victory in an incredible final against the Murcian tennis player.
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