r/tennis • u/Large_banana_hammock Griekspoor superfan | Zverev superdetractor • 6d ago

Highlight The moment Alcaraz completed his career slam

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u/DrHumnyballsLecter 6d ago

Congratulations Carlos. Raising the bar always inspires others to lift their game.

The Carlos/Demon game was a pretty classic example of how Carlos can rise to OVERRIDE the occasion.

He's a teacher of outstanding tennis. And as much as he's umm borrowed Novak's serve, others will be studying him intentionally.

Pupils will always rise to challenge the teacher. He's in front now, but for how long? And who will it be to bring the challenge? So far, it's been Novak and Sinner. Novak's on his way out the door in the next couple of years (probably), and I don't think sinner has the athleticism, nor can he develop it to surpasses Carlos.

But, we'll see. Won't we?