Carlos Alcaraz is a sensational tennis player, and former ATP player Boris Becker thinks the ‘sky is the limit’ for the Spaniard unless injuries stop him.
The Spaniard himself would probably admit that he doesn’t think there is any limit when it comes to what he could achieve on the tennis courts. That’s the type of confidence he has and the type of ambition that fuels him.
The way this season unfolded after some early struggles proves that. He won the Roland Garros and Wimbledon and is the top favorite to win the gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics as well.
Still, as a well-behaved player, Alcaraz would probably say that there is a limit and that he needs to work hard, which is true, but his talent and ability are undeniable. This is not the norm for a tennis player, and Alcaraz, as Rafael Nadal recently said, is almost predestined for greatness.
He is a player who became the youngest man to be the number one player on the ATP Tour and also the youngest, or one of the youngest, to achieve a lot, be it winning majors, or any other tournaments.
The sport’s history is very long, and it features names like Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic. Still, the Spaniard stands out. During a recent interview, former player Becker was quite open about his thoughts.
He doesn’t think there is any limit to what Alcaraz can achieve and what type of player he can become in the future. However, injuries could be a problem because he’s proven to be prone to them, even though he managed to avoid really major setbacks.
“Look, I think the sky is the limit for Alcaraz. The question is, how long can he stay hungry and how long can he stay injury free?”
Alcaraz has never had a major injury, but his tennis is very physical. It’s very demanding on the body, and with the way his body has broken down a few times already, the question is what will happen in five to ten years when that wear and tear accumulates even more.
It’s a valid question and a valid concern that even Becker, a former World No. 1 player himself, and a person, who has coached multiple players, has.
“He plays a very physical brand of tennis and he has been prone to injuries in the past, so I am keeping my fingers crossed that he can stay fit. Look, if he can keep it going at his current levels for 10 years, I wouldn’t be surprised if he doesn’t have double-digit Grand Slam titles.”
“That means he will get to ten and then who knows how many. What we have to say is there is a long road ahead and there are a lot of things that can come around the corner.”
For now, the 21-year-old looks like a player with a Hall-of-Fame-worthy career, and while he has struggled with minor injuries, overall, he has been fairly healthy.
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