“Carlos Alcaraz is really a gift for this sport” “The world leader, praised by the double finalist from Roland Garros

A week ago, Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jannik Sinner (24 years, 2 ATP) in the US Open final, score 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4and obtained the second Grand Slam title of the year, after the one won in Paris.

Carlos Alcaraz, compared to Rafael Nadal: “Everyone loves him because he is so natural”

In total, the Spaniard reached 6 major trophies won and managed to return to the first position in the world ranking. In an interview quoted by Reuters, Alex Corretja, a double finalist at Roland Garros and bronze medalist at the 2000 Olympics, revealed what Alcaraz for tennis means.

“It's a blessing to have a player like Carlos Alcaraz. It's really a gift for this sport. It's almost a miracle, to be honest. We had so many great players in the past, but after Rafael Nadal, the legend of our sport, we suddenly have Carlos, who is comparable to him, ”said the commentator Eurosport.

“The Grand Slam wins, it is the world number 1. It's a very unexpected thing and we are very lucky to have it. I think we have to appreciate this, because what does is very, very difficult and is only 22 years old, and has already won 6 Grand Slam,” Corretja added.

The former tennis play provides for a brilliant future for Alcaraz. “He will earn many more Slam tournaments in the future. Everyone loves him because he is so natural. He's so modest and simple and says what he thinks. It's very direct and behaves very well. It's unique”, Concluded Corretja.

The year 2025 was very good for Carlos Alcaraz, who won 7 trophies, having a balance of 61 victories and 6 defeats. He prevailed at Rotterdam, Monte-Carlo, Rome, Roland Garros, Queen's Club, Cincinnati and US Open and played the final in Barcelona and Wimbledon.

Alex Corretja at the Eurosport microphone