As the eighth edition of the Laver Cup in San Francisco approaches, Team World captain Andre Agassi turned his attention to his biggest rival this weekend, Carlos Alcaraz.
Agassi offered one of the most striking endorsements the young Spaniard has received. The American sees the Spaniard as a unique player who embodies the ultimate qualities of the greatest players of all time.
Per Agassi, Alcaraz combines resilience, creativity and relentless passion on the court, calling him a mixture of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic. If that is not the ultimate praise, then what is?
8 points out of 13 – the most by a single player in the #LaverCup@carlosalcaraz was a man on a mission 😎@LaverCup
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Carlos has established himself as the second-youngest player with six Major titles, moving closer to many legends at only 22, including Andre himself! His style of play continues to draw comparisons with the legends who defined the previous two decades.
Agassi highlighted how Alcaraz's ability to defend, attack and change the pace of rallies makes him the most formidable opponent and a joy for fans worldwide.
Alongside his physical gifts, Carlos stands out with his ability to adapt, mix up his game and bring energy and positive vibes to every match. The Spaniard enters the San Francisco action as the Team Europe leader.
Carlos Alcaraz, US Open 2025© Facebook – Roland Garros
He is also a symbol of tennis' bright future, and Agassi's admiration adds another layer of recognition. Alcaraz is eager to chase the ultimate tennis records, and he will take some beating if he maintains this brutal pace!
But first, he will enjoy his second Laver Cup.
"We have come off a generation with Novak, Roger and Rafa. If you take the best of what each can do, it's like it's become one person – Carlos Alcaraz. He can defend like Novak and has soft hands and the touch of Roger.
He can generate RPMs and pace like Rafa. There's also the speed, offensively and defensively. The passion keeps him fired up all the time, and he possesses the whole package.
You have to hope that he gets too creative sometimes and crosses that line now and then to give you some hope," Andre Agassi said.
