Novak Djokovic described Carlos Alcaraz as one of the full gamers he has “seen in ages” and admitted that the younger guys “woke up a beast in me.” Alcaraz, 20, is already a two-time Grand Slam champion and he and Djokovic have been going back-and-forth of their battle for the world No 1 spot all through 2023.

In the summertime, Alcaraz achieved one of the tough duties in tennis – he defeated Djokovic within the Wimbledon ultimate. By beating Djokovic on this yr’s Wimbledon ultimate, Alcaraz received his first title at The Championships and in addition grew to become the primary participant since 2017 to beat the Serb at The All England Membership.

“The younger guys who’re very hungry and really impressed to play their finest tennis in opposition to me is a further motivation. I believe they form of awaken a beast in me. He’s [Alcaraz] as an entire of a participant as I’ve seen in ages.

It is an ideal alternative for me to reinvent myself and actually push more durable than I ever did,” Djokovic mentioned on 60 Minutes on CBS Sports activities.

Djokovic informed Alcaraz and different younger guys how they will push him into retirement

Djokovic, who will likely be turning 37 in Could, remains to be dominating in tennis.

In latest months, Djokovic underlined a number of instances that he’ll take into consideration retirement solely when he begins dropping extra regularly. “I’ll grasp on for so long as I really feel like hanging on. So long as I’m capable of win in opposition to them on the large stage, I’ll nonetheless hold going as a result of why cease for those who’re nonetheless profitable the most important titles.

As soon as they begin to kick my butt, then I’ll take into account in all probability having just a little break or perhaps a everlasting break from skilled tennis,” Djokovic mentioned final month. Additionally final month, Djokovic highlighted that his motivation for achievement will stay the identical in 2024.