Carlos Alcaraz hit with daunting actuality examine as Djokovic legacy strengthened

Carlos Alcaraz has been hit with a tough actuality examine after being instructed he won’t ever catch Novak Djokovic’s 24 Grand Slam titles. The Spaniard received his second Major at Wimbledon this summer time however former world No 7 Barbara Schett doubts he’ll ever catch Djokovic.

Alcaraz defeated Djokovic on the All England Club, ending the 36-year-old’s four-year streak and suggesting that rising younger stars have been able to take over from the greats. However, Djokovic’s latest win has former skilled tennis participant Schett satisfied the Serbian is right here to remain.

“We will probably never witness this again. I mean, it is a long way for Carlos Alcaraz if he ever wants to get there! How many more weeks can he be the No 1 player in the world? I mean, we have to ask this question because I am just not sure if he is human anymore,” admitted Schett.

Djokovic’s defeat of Daniil Medvedev within the US Open closing earned him his twenty fourth Grand Slam title, equalling former world No 1 Margaret Court’s report. Djokovic is now two titles forward of rival Rafael Nadal, and 4 forward of now-retired legend Roger Federer.

Spanish former participant Alex Corretja additionally praised Djokovic’s dedication to the sport. The former world No 2 expressed his admiration for the Serbian’s resilience, and named Djokovic “the best” participant of the yr.

Corretja defined: “He has the feeling inside himself that he can keep on going. This year he has shown that he has been the best. I was very surprised when he won Roland Garros, just the way he played.

“Again today, he was suffering so much and fighting, but he was so precise in the important moments. He showed why he has 24 Grand Slams, and this is something that is unreal.

“It is very hard to explain because what he has achieved, we would have never even thought about it. I think this is unbelievable, and I am really emotional for him. He has shown as a human being many times that he can go very deep, and I appreciate that.”

Djokovic is about to return to motion when he represents Serbia on the Davis Cup this weekend. Meanwhile, Alcaraz is skipping the occasion.