Former American tennis stars Sam Querrey and Steve Johnson have pointed out a key weakness in Carlos Alcaraz’s game, questioning whether he can match the legendary consistency of Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, and Roger Federer 🤨🏆.
🔍 Alcaraz’s Rollercoaster Form
Alcaraz, currently ranked World No. 3, was chasing his second ATP 500 title of the season at the Qatar Open 🇶🇦. After a strong start, he suffered a quarterfinal upset against World No. 25 Jiri Lehecka 🆚. Despite winning the second set, Alcaraz couldn’t hold onto a 4-2 lead in the final set, eventually losing 6-4 😕.
🎙️ Querrey & Johnson’s Verdict on Alcaraz
In a recent episode of the Nothing Major Podcast 🎧, Querrey dismissed claims that Alcaraz is already reaching the level of the ‘Big Three’ 🏅.
🗣️ “Is this just what we’re going to get from him? I mean, it’s really good, but he doesn’t quite have that standard that Novak, Rafa, and Roger had – where they just don’t have bad losses. Alcaraz still has ups and downs,” Querrey remarked.
Meanwhile, Johnson echoed the sentiment, acknowledging Alcaraz’s peak-level tennis but highlighting his inconsistency 📉.
🗣️ “I believe that his top-end tennis is better than anyone when he is playing his best, but his mid-range every day can fluctuate,” Johnson added.
🔥 Comparisons to the Big Three Continue
The debate over Alcaraz’s place among tennis greats has intensified in recent months, with some even comparing Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner to the legendary trio 🏆. Former World No.1 Mats Wilander even suggested that Sinner and Alcaraz are superior to Djokovic, Nadal, and Federer in their prime, sparking controversy among tennis fans 🎾🔥.
📢 Do you think Alcaraz has what it takes to dominate like the Big Three? Drop your thoughts below in the comments! ⬇️
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