Novak Djokovic ignores Roger Federer recommendation with final Alcaraz praise

Beaten Wimbledon finalist Novak Djokovic has regarded previous Roger Federer‘s choice to keep away from placing strain on younger gamers, showering Carlos Alcaraz with the best of reward after their blockbuster showdown at SW19. In coming by way of a five-set battle, Alcaraz inflicted Djokovic’s first defeat on Centre Court in over 10 years.

Alcaraz went into the event as world No 1, and his confidence on grass was given an almighty increase within the lead-up by successful the title at Queen’s. Wimbledon hero Federer was nonetheless seemingly stunned by feedback made by the teen’s coach, Juan Carlos Ferrero, who branded him a mixture of Rafael Nadal, Djokovic and the Swiss.

“[His coach] said that?” asked Federer. “It’s a lot to live up to. I always don’t like to put too much pressure on younger players, especially like, ‘He’s going to do this.’ But he’s the type of player who says, ‘Well, I’m coming to Wimbledon, I’m coming to win. I’m coming to Paris, I’m coming to win’.”

Speaking in his post-match press convention after popping out second finest towards Alcaraz, Djokovic was evidently not so involved about piling the strain on the 20-year-old, who has confirmed his capability to combine it with the game’s greatest names.

“I think people have been talking in the past 12 months or so about his game consisting of certain elements from Roger, Rafa, and myself,” stated the Serb. “I would agree with that. I think he’s got basically best of all three worlds.

“He’s acquired this psychological resilience and actual maturity for somebody who’s 20 years outdated. It’s fairly spectacular. He’s acquired this Spanish bull mentality of competitiveness and preventing spirit and unbelievable defence that we have seen with Rafa over time.

Djokovic’s feedback, which on the very least counsel that Alcaraz is a extra full participant than Nadal and Federer, are sure to trigger a splash amongst tennis followers, who hope that Sunday’s victor can fill the famous person void left by the ‘Big Three’ in years to come back.

The teen sealed his second Grand Slam title at Wimbledon, having gained the US Open final 12 months, however he’s nonetheless a staggering 21 main wins behind Djokovic on the prime of the boys’s all-time charts.