The Wimbledon final has once again sparked a debate, but this time, the focus is on Novak Djokovic’s tactics, which have come under scrutiny from Rafael Nadal’s uncle. 21-year-old Carlos Alcaraz’s impressive victory, making him the youngest man in the Open era to win back-to-back French Open and Wimbledon titles, has garnered support from a key member of his team in response to critical comments made by Nadal’s uncle about Djokovic’s approach.
In a scathing assessment of Djokovic’s tactics, Rafael Nadal’s uncle Toni described them as “suicidal” in an article for El Pais. The Serbian legend, who had been dealing with a knee issue, suffered a straight-sets defeat to the Spanish star at the All England Club. While Djokovic’s strategy has sparked controversy, Alfredo Sarria, the co-ordinator of the Carlos Alcaraz Tennis Academy, has expressed his bemusement at Djokovic’s approach. Sarria voiced his concerns in an interview with Region Deportiva, stating that Djokovic played in a way that was unconventional and unfamiliar at the elite level of play.
As the Olympic Games approach, both Alcaraz and Djokovic, along with Nadal, are preparing for the prestigious event. According to Sarria, Alcaraz has set his sights on the Games as his primary objective for the 2024 season. He emphasized that not only Alcaraz, but also Djokovic and Nadal, see the Olympic gold as a dream that only comes around every four years and presents a greater challenge than the Grand Slams.
With the tennis tournament of the Olympic Games scheduled to take place at Roland Garros, the French Open venue, Alcaraz and his fellow athletes are gearing up for what promises to be a highly competitive and thrilling event. The tournament is set to commence on Saturday, July 27 and conclude on August 4.
The remarks made by Rafael Nadal’s uncle regarding Novak Djokovic’s tactics have resonated with a member of Carlos Alcaraz’s team, highlighting the intensity of competition in elite tennis and the significance of strategic gameplay. As the Olympic Games approach, the focus remains on the challenging journey towards claiming the coveted Olympic gold.