Serb Novak Djokovic, 22-time Grand Slam champion and World No. 1, spoke about his rivalry with 20-year-old Spaniard Carlos Alcaras.
“It’s a little strange that we haven’t been in the same draw since the beginning of the season, but we had our own circumstances. No matter what happens, Carlos will be the first in the world after this tournament deservedly, he plays impressive tennis at a high level. He is without a doubt the best player on this surface. Of course, it depends on whether Rafael Nadal plays at Roland Garros or not, but Alcaraz is without a doubt one of the main favorites for the tournament. We met only once, in Madrid, and here, in Rome, we can only meet in the final, I think both of us would not mind such an outcome, ”said Djokovic at a press conference dedicated to the start of the Masters in Rome (Italy). ).