Tennis icon Andre Agassi has assessed that Carlos Alcaraz possesses the “best” attributes of Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, and Roger Federer. However, the former world No. 1 cautioned that this does not necessarily mean Alcaraz can achieve what the Big Three did, as “there are so many other parts to the game.”

Alcaraz’s Rising Legacy

Alcaraz, frequently compared to Djokovic, Nadal, and Federer, has rapidly ascended to the top of the sport.

• The 21-year-old Spaniard has already won four Grand Slam titles:
  • 2022 US Open
  • 2023 Wimbledon
  • 2024 Wimbledon
  • 2024 French Open
• If he wins any of the next three editions of the Australian Open, Alcaraz will break Nadal’s record to become the youngest man to complete the Career Grand Slam.
• Alcaraz finished the 2024 season as the world No. 3, securing four tournament victories and increasing his overall title count to 16.

Agassi’s Analysis of Alcaraz’s Skill Set

Speaking at the TiE Global Summit 2024, Agassi offered high praise while also emphasizing the uncertainties of the sport:

“I’m not a genius and I don’t have a crystal ball. What I can tell you is Alcaraz defends like Novak, has power and spin like Nadal, and has hands and finesse like Federer.”

Despite these attributes, Agassi warned:

“Just because he has the best of all three doesn’t mean he can do what they did because there are so many other parts to the game. Decision-making, injuries, luck… there are so many things.”

The Big Three’s Record vs. Alcaraz’s Ambitions

• Novak Djokovic: Holds a men’s record of 24 Grand Slam titles.
• Rafael Nadal: Second with 22 majors.
• Roger Federer: Third with 20 Grand Slam titles.

Alcaraz has openly spoken about his ambition to match their level:

“Obviously, I keep thinking about Nole’s 24 Grand Slams, that’s clear. I’m a very ambitious guy and I always want to think big, and I dream big — obviously, Djokovic’s 24 is a goal at the end of my career.”

The former world No. 1 added:

“I am very competitive, and that is also what drives me to the highest level to try to be at the same level as the Big Three. The truth is that I dream big.”

Conclusion

While Carlos Alcaraz continues to impress with his extraordinary skill set and ambitions, time will tell if he can truly emulate or surpass the legendary Big Three.