Former international primary Andy Murray mentioned Carlos Alcaraz has the entire attributes to stick on the most sensible of guys’s tennis for so long as he needs and hopes the Spaniard remains have compatibility sufficient to stay enjoying with the manner that drove him to the highest of the scores.
Alcaraz received the USA Open in September and become the youngest participant to most sensible the arena scores at 19 however suffered an belly factor on the Paris Masters in November and pulled out of the Australian Open with a leg drawback.
Briefly supplanted through 22-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic, Alcaraz roared again to the highest through successful Indian Wells and is getting ready to protect his Miami Open identify.
“He has an excellent game, an all-around game that I think will translate well onto all surfaces,” mentioned Murray, who misplaced his opening fit in Miami to Dusan Lajovic on Wednesday.
“He’s not the biggest guy, but he can serve big. He’s an unbelievable mover, great athlete. Has a lot of variety. Takes the ball a lot. That’s something you hope he keeps.”
“I know from experience that it’s a bit easier playing that way when you’re 18 or 19 and there’s not any scar tissue. I hope he maintains that style of play because it’s exciting to watch.”
Murray mentioned enthusiasts should now not overburden Alcaraz with expectancies.
“I know a lot of people are expecting everyone to win 20-plus Grand Slams now, like that’s normal. I wouldn’t predict that for anyone,” Murray mentioned.
“I would imagine he would be right at the top of the game for as long as he wants to play.”