PARIS : No player has come close to establishing a domination in men's tennis since the Big Three started their reign in the mid-2000s, but Carlos Alcaraz has all it takes to grab the crown for himself at the French Open.The Spaniard has been inspiring fear and dropping jaws at Roland Garros, and his take
PARIS : No player has come close to establishing a domination in men's tennis since the Big Three started their reign in the mid-2000s, but Carlos Alcaraz has all it takes to grab the crown for himself at the French Open.
With Roger Federer retired and Rafael Nadal having at best a whole season left ahead of him, Djokovic is the last man standing in the Big Three, who have won a staggering 64 of the last 78 majors. Alcaraz called the masterclass 'one of the best' matches of his career and he will need another against Djokovic, who will not let any lapse in concentration go unpunished.
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