Published 10:28 IST, July 16th 2024

‘A Little Bit of Roger, Rafa, Novak’: Ravi Shastri Showers Euphoric Praise on ‘King’ Carlos Alcaraz

Ravi Shastri couldn't help but shower praise on Spanish Tennis star Carlos Alcaraz after his historic title win at the Wimbledon Men's Singles Final.

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Carlos Alcaraz of Spain holds his trophy after defeating Novak Djokovic of Serbia in the men's singles final at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London | Image: AP
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It was a historic moment for Carlos Alcaraz after Spaniard secured consecutive titles at this year's Wimbledon Men's Singles Final. In last year's re-match against Novak Djokovic, Alcaraz looked like a man on a mission at All-England Tennis Club as he overpowered Novak, who is coming off a knee injury. Alcaraz's greatness knew no bounds after he trounced one of greatest tennis stars, and he received praise from all over. Indian Cricket legend Ravi Shastri heaped praise on sensational tennis player.

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Veteran Cricketer Ravi Shastri applauds Carlos Alcaraz after historic Wimbledon Men's Singles win

After Carlos Alcaraz trounced Novak Djokovic to make history at Wimbledon Men's Singles Final, Former Team India he coach and cricketer Ravi Shastri hailed Spaniard's greatness. Shastri was in centre court of All-England in London and witnessed Wimbledon Final. veteran claims Alcaraz has a little bit of flair from legendary tennis stars, Roger Federer, Rafael Nal and Novak Djokovic in him.

"Now that penny has dropped on what you saw at Wimbledon. King Carlos has got a Little bit of Roger, a Little bit of Rafa, a Little bit of Novak, a little of Everything by his side. At 21 years of age. Scary heights he can go. Game of Tennis couldn't have asked for anything bigger and better @carlosalcaraz @Wimbledon," Shastri wrote on social media platform X (Formerly Twitter).

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After securing a win at Wimbledon, Carlos Alcaraz has joined a legendary list of players who have won consecutive titles at French Open and Wimbledon in same season. He is not sixth player to achieve feat after he delivered a dominant spell to overcome challenge in Novak Djokovic. Spaniard won game in straight sets of 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (4).

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10:28 IST, July 16th 2024