Written by Vaibhav Tripathi
Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar has lauded Carlos Alcaraz as the ‘future tennis superstar’ following the Spaniard’s remarkable victory over Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon final.
In an enthralling men’s singles summit show, the 20-year-old Alcaraz made a magnificent comeback, defeating the seven-time champion 1-6, 7-6 (6), 6-1, 3-6, 6-4 at the Centre Court. This triumph secured Alcaraz’s second Grand Slam title after US Open 2022.
“What a fantastic final to watch! Excellent tennis by both these athletes. We’re witnessing the rise of the next superstar of tennis. I’ll be following Carlos’ career for the next 10-12 years just like I did with @Rogerfederer. Many congratulations @carlosalcaraz! #Wimbledon,” Tendulkar wrote on his Twitter handle.
The endorsement from Tendulkar, a highly respected figure in the sporting world, highlights the impact and potential of Alcaraz. With this victory, Alcaraz’s career graph is expected to head north.