The world of tennis is no stranger to prodigies, with the Big 3 - Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic - all having showcased remarkable talent in their teenage years.
However, Jannik Sinner's coach, Simone Vagnozzi, who recently spoke to Ubitennis, recently made a bold claim that 19-year-old Carlos Alcaraz has already outperformed these all-time greats at the same age.
Vagnozzi, an astute observer of the game, points to Alcaraz's incredible versatility on the court as evidence. Already at just 15 years old, the young Spaniard demonstrated an impressive ability to execute drop shots, approach the net, and confidently serve and volley.
According to Vagnozzi, these skills have only grown stronger and more refined over time, allowing Alcaraz to develop into a remarkably complete player.
"If you watch a match of Alcaraz when he was 15 years old you see that he could do more or less all the things he does even now: he plays dropshots, he comes to the net, he does serve and volley; it’s a path he is been completing over time."
The experienced Italian coach firmly believes that Alcaraz's abilities at 19 have surpassed those of Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic at the same age. This statement is not to be taken lightly, considering the unparalleled success the Big 3 have enjoyed throughout their careers.
Having made such strides in his game at such a young age, Alcaraz is undoubtedly destined for greatness. Vagnozzi's unwavering confidence in his potential suggests that the prodigy is not only set to challenge the status quo but could potentially redefine the landscape of professional tennis.
"Well, we’re talking about a phenomenon. At 19 years old, nobody played like that, not even the all-time greats, such as Djokovic, Rafa or Federer. No one was as complete as he is when they were 19 years old. He is surely going to improve, and be at the top for many, many years."
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