{"id":408982,"date":"2026-02-05T08:57:11","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T08:57:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/408982\/"},"modified":"2026-02-05T08:57:11","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T08:57:11","slug":"is-carlos-alcaraz-already-at-same-level-as-djokovic-nadal-federer-heres-his-answer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/408982\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Carlos Alcaraz already at same level as Djokovic, Nadal, Federer? Here’s his answer"},"content":{"rendered":"

Carlos Alcaraz has addressed whether he could emulate Novak Djokovic\u2019s longevity and also dismissed the suggestion that he has already reached the same level as the Big Three.<\/p>\n

The world No 1 secured his maiden Australian Open title and seventh Grand Slam overall on Sunday as he defeated Djokovic in a four-set final.<\/p>\n

At the age of 22, Alcaraz<\/a> became the youngest male player in the Open Era to win each of the four majors, breaking the record previously held by his idol and legendary countryman Rafael Nadal.<\/p>\n

There was a 16-year age gap between the two finalists on Rod Laver Arena, with Djokovic less than four months shy of his 39th birthday.<\/p>\n

In an interview with Spanish newspaper Marca<\/a>, Alcaraz was asked if he sees himself playing at Djokovic\u2019s level when he reaches the age of 38.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m not thinking about that,\u201d said Alcaraz.<\/p>\n

\u201cI hope I can reach my age challenging a new generation of tennis players and playing in Grand Slam finals.\u201d<\/p>\n

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In addition to his Australian Open crown, Alcaraz has secured two titles at each of the other three majors: US Open (2022 and 2025), Wimbledon (2023 and 2024) and French Open (2024 and 2025).<\/p>\n

Djokovic holds the all-time Grand Slam title record with 24, while Nadal and Roger Federer sit second and third on the men\u2019s major list with 22 and 20 respectively.<\/p>\n

Alcaraz was asked if he has already joined a group with Djokovic, Nadal and Federer given his remarkable achievements at such a young age.<\/p>\n

\u201cNo, no, I\u2019m not even close,\u201d he replied.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ll only be able to say I\u2019m at the same level as them if I have a 20 or 22-year career and win the top titles season after season. That\u2019s what I work for.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m breaking some very nice records, but what these three achieved is practically impossible.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou have to work to get as close as possible or even catch them. But to say I\u2019m at the same level, there are many years ahead.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Murcian also spoke about the challenge of enjoying the moment in tennis.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat\u2019s the thing about tennis; there are tournaments week after week, and it\u2019s very difficult to reflect on what you\u2019ve accomplished,\u201d Alcaraz said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe two weeks in Melbourne were very intense, full of emotions, and mentally demanding, and we\u2019re going to try to recover as best as possible to keep competing.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor now, I want to stop, go home, rest, and see how my body and mind respond in the coming days.\u201d<\/p>\n

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