Former world primary Andy Murray mentioned Carlos Alcaraz has all of the attributes to remain on the prime of males’s tennis for so long as he desires and hopes the Spaniard stays match sufficient to maintain enjoying with the model that drove him to the highest of the rankings.
Alcaraz received the U.S. Open in September and have become the youngest participant to prime the world rankings at 19 however suffered an belly difficulty on the Paris Masters in November and pulled out of the Australian Open with a leg drawback.
Briefly supplanted by 22-times Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic, Alcaraz roared again to the highest by successful Indian Wells and is getting ready to defend his Miami Open title.
“He has a wonderful recreation, an all-around recreation that I believe will translate properly onto all surfaces,” mentioned Murray, who misplaced his opening match in Miami to Dusan Lajovic on Wednesday.
“He isn’t the most important man, however he can serve large. He is an unbelievable mover, nice athlete. Has numerous selection. Takes the ball on quite a bit. That is one thing you hope he retains.
“I do know from expertise that it’s kind of simpler enjoying that manner while you’re 18 or 19 and there is not any scar tissue. I hope he maintains that model of play as a result of it is thrilling to observe.”
Murray mentioned followers should not overburden Alcaraz with expectations.
“I do know lots of people expect everybody to win 20-plus Grand Slams now, like that is regular. I would not predict that for anybody,” Murray mentioned.
“I’d think about he could be proper on the prime of the sport for so long as he desires to play.”