Novak Djokovic has already revealed how he truly feels about Carlos Alcaraz with telling remark
Novak Djokovic has a high level of respect for Carlos Alcaraz
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Novak Djokovic has already made clear the high level of respect he has for Carlos Alcaraz as the two compete in another Wimbledon final.
Last year's Wimbledon contest between the two ended up being an all-time classic with hopes of a repeat this time around.
Djokovic is gunning for revenge as he bids to equal Roger Federer's record of eight Wimbledon singles titles.
He's looked dominant on route to the final with comfortable victories over Lorenzo Musetti and Holger Rune.
Novak Djokovic has a high level of respect for Carlos Alcaraz
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It's the 10th time Djokovic is playing in a Wimbledon final with Alcaraz the only man to beat him at the British slam since 2016.
The Spaniard ended that unbeaten run last year, but Djokovic showed his class afterward by showering his rival with praise.
Djokovic clearly still holds Alcaraz in the highest regard as he tipped his rival to win multiple major championships throughout his career.
"I'm not sure if I'm going to break his heart. I'm not intending to do that," he said.
"I think he's so young, but still has three already Grand Slams under his belt and going for his fourth.
"He surprised I think all of us last year the way he played in Queen's and Wimbledon, which he won back-to-back.
"You would think that for someone growing up in Spain, as he did, the way he's playing, clay court, Grand Slam win, which happened this year in Roland Garros, and US Open a few years ago was maybe not as surprising as Wimbledon, but the way he has moved, played the last couple of years on grass has been terrific to watch, to be honest.
"I see a lot of similarities between me and him in terms of ability to adapt and adjust to the surface.
Novak Djokovic is looking for revenge against Carlos Alcaraz
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"I think that's probably his biggest trait, is that he's got skills to play equally well on any surface and to adapt to a given opponent that particular day.
"So he's a very all-around player, very complete player. Impressive what he has done for such a young age.
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"I said on the court, which I think probably all of us share the same opinion, that he's going to win many slams in his career.
"Hope he's going to give me this one in two days, and let's see (smiling). After that I'll cheer for him."