“He is the most dominant Grand Slam in which I saw him playing” “Praise to Carlos Alcaraz from a former world leader
Article by David Istrate – published Monday, September 08, 2025, 22:58 / Updated Monday, September 08, 2025 22:59
Andy Roddick (43) spoke about the men's final at the US Open and praised Carlos Alcaraz (22 years old, 1 ATP), revealing the discussion with him in the locker room, before confronted with Jannik Sinner (24 years, 2 ATP).
Sunday, September 7, Carlos Alcaraz managed to defeat Jannik Sinner with 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 And he obtained the second title at the US Open and the 6th Grand Slam in the career. The Iberian had an excellent performance against his rival, and one of his main weapons was the service.
Andy Roddick praised Carlos Alcaraz's service and game: “It's scary”
In his podcast, Andy Roddick, the former world leader, revealed the conversation he had in the locker room with Alcaraz and said that his level is “scary”.
I was talking to him about his service this morning in the locker room and he told me “Yes, there is something we were working on. Before, his blows were direct so he had to choose a part. He didn't use much effect.
He said “now it's much better, right?”. I replied “yes, much better.” It's a madness and then the fact that he offered the show at work I saw this evening … He dominated from the beginning to the end.
For me, he is the most dominant Grand Slam in which I saw him playing. It's a total madness. Is scary at the same time
– Andy Roddickquoted by We Love Tennis
Since April, Carlos Alcaraz qualified in 8 consecutive finals and has won 6 tournaments: Monte-Carlo, Rome, Roland Garros, Queen's Club, Cincinnati and US Open. Instead, the world leader was defeated in Barcelona and Wimbledon.
This year, Alcaraz has a balance of 61 victories and 6 defeats, 7 financial titles and prizes worth 15,631,652. In addition, due to the success at Flushing Meadows, the 22 -year -old player returned to the first position in the ATP standings.
Andy Roddick
