Only just turned 19, has moved from 133rd to #9 currently, just won in Madrid and is one of the favorites for French. Other than Medvedev, I don't see the other younger players being able to handle him if he stays focused and keeps improving. He has the opportunity to be one of the dominant players on the ATP Tour for 10+ years. As great as Fed, Rafa and the Joker are/have been, it's time for the new blood to take over, imo. Medvedev and Alacaraz both seem to have the games to do so. Still not convinced Zverev, Tsitsipas or any of the others have what it takes.
Is Carolos Alacaraz the Next Big Thing in men's tennis?
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Nope. The Covid vaccine will give him myocarditis and an early retirement
Any reason why? According to some of his ATP brethren, he hits the hardest groundstrokes of anyone on the Tour. He's got really good hands at the net, is fast and covers the court well, doesn't just hit from the baseline - he's got a ton of talent and is only getting better, seemingly. Somebody has to assume the throne once the Big Three (and with Fed hurt and 40, it may only be the Big 2) no longer dominate everyone. Medvedev already has broken through with a GS win. Think CA is not far behind.
Who else would it be in your opinion?