"He is best positioned to replace players like Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic" - Toni Nadal on Carlos Alcaraz
Rafael Nadal's uncle and former coach Toni Nadal has become the latest to commend Carlos Alcaraz following his win at the Madrid Open last week. In an interview with DxT Campeon, Toni predicted that Alcaraz would likely replace Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic at the top of the tennis tree in the coming years.
Carlos Alcaraz will be the world number six on Monday.
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"I already said that he is the best positioned to replace players like Roger Federer, Rafel Nadal and Novak Djokovic, who are already 40, 36 and 35 years old", Toni Nadal.
The Spaniard, who began the season by winning the Rio Open, went on to add the Miami Open trophy to his cabinet before clinching the Barcelona Open. Alcaraz became the youngest player to win the Madrid Open when he defeated Alexander Zverev in the final.
Toni described the 19-year-old as a complete player and highlighted his ability to generate power from the back of the court.
"Alcaraz has been demonstrating his potential in each tournament he participates in, in which I would highlight the speed with which he manages to generate power in each of his shots. It is impressive, but apart from that, a very complete tennis player, very fast, practically plays very well and it has it all," Uncle Toni added.
Uncle Toni reckons that the 19-year-old is head and shoulders above the other players of his generation.
"There is no color between him and the other players of his generation."
"It has been a good success because he has continued to improve" - Toni Nadal on the Carlos Alcaraz-Ferrero association
The 61-year-old coach also stated that Carlos Alcaraz's association with Juan Carlos Ferrero has been a success.
"He has his advisors, a whole team that will surely guide him. There was already talk of Alcaraz when he was little and a few years ago his manager decided that he should continue with (Juan Carlos) Ferrero. And it has been a good success because he has continued to improve. What he promised then is being fulfilled," Toni Nadal said."We have many years left to enjoy Carlos."
Carlos Alcaraz skipped the Rome Masters due to an ankle injury and will next feature at the French Open, where he'll be seeded sixth.
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