US Open Champion Carlos Alcaraz Reveals Which Player Out of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic He Would Want to Face at Slams

In the recently concluded US Open, 19-year-old Spaniard, Carlos Alcaraz created history as he became the youngest man since Rafael Nadal to win a Grand Slam title. It seems like he does not want to stop here, as he is asking for more challenges.

He has already shown that he can beat top players on the tour with his incredible power and speed. Moreover, he is ready to take on the Big Three, particularly 20-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer.

Carlos Alcaraz is ready to take on Roger Federer

In a recent interview, Alcaraz said, “I would love to face Federer one day. And all the Big Three at Grand Slams.“

It is worth noting that Alcaraz has already beaten both Nadal and Djokovic once. Earlier in the Madrid Open, he beat both of them on his way to the title. Interestingly, he has yet to face them in a Grand Slam tournament, which could be a massive test for the young Spaniard.

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Although Alcaraz faced both Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic in tour-level matches, he never clashed with Roger Federer on the tour. So, fans are eagerly waiting for that encounter. Notably, Alcaraz is scheduled to play in Swiss Indoors in Basel, where Federer will also play. So, there is a good chance we might see a Federer vs Alcaraz match going forward.

However, there’s a dark cloud floating over Federer’s head, as he has a slight concern regarding his knee injury. Last year, he went through surgery on his knee and he has not played since then, missing more than a year on the tour. He announced his return this month at the Laver Cup, where he can evaluate his current fitness and knee injury.

Alcaraz is creating history at such a young age

In the final of the US Open, Alcaraz beat the Norwegian player Casper Ruud in four sets to clinch his maiden Grand Slam and US Open title. Notably, he won this title at 19 years and 129 days. In 2005, Rafael Nadal won his first Grand Slam title at Roland Garros at the age of 19 years and 3 days.

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Moreover, Alcaraz also became the no.1 in the ATP rankings after winning the US Open, making him the youngest ever no.1 in the world. After the win, he received lovely messages from both Djokovic and Nadal on social media, as they praised the young Spaniard for having an incredible 2022.