During a press conference organized on Tuesday in New York, Lloyd Harris spoke about the definitive explosion of the Next Gen.
“It's been a while since cracks have appeared on the Big 3 (Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic).
It has been difficult for the younger generation to access these Grand Slams. Novak was unstoppable until this very last game. I just think he ran into an extremely difficult opponent. Daniil has played great tennis throughout the summer and is a reflection of this new generation.
I've known these guys for a long time, we've been competitive in the juniors before and it's good to see us all progressing. Now I think it's time to kick this Big 3 ’and let the younger generation take over,” said the current World 31st before going further.
“We are obviously fierce competitors on the court, but I'm not at all scared or intimidated by coming onto the court against them. And also now, with my recent victories, I have more confidence, even if you face Rafa, Roger or Novak, you have to have the conviction to beat them and I know that I can.
You know it will be an extremely difficult game and you have to be up to the challenge for sure. But that's what we love, we love going in front of the fans, to new stadiums and having those creepy moments facing one of these legends."
“It's been a while since cracks have appeared on the Big 3 (Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic).
It has been difficult for the younger generation to access these Grand Slams. Novak was unstoppable until this very last game. I just think he ran into an extremely difficult opponent. Daniil has played great tennis throughout the summer and is a reflection of this new generation.
I've known these guys for a long time, we've been competitive in the juniors before and it's good to see us all progressing. Now I think it's time to kick this Big 3 ’and let the younger generation take over,” said the current World 31st before going further.
“We are obviously fierce competitors on the court, but I'm not at all scared or intimidated by coming onto the court against them. And also now, with my recent victories, I have more confidence, even if you face Rafa, Roger or Novak, you have to have the conviction to beat them and I know that I can.
You know it will be an extremely difficult game and you have to be up to the challenge for sure. But that's what we love, we love going in front of the fans, to new stadiums and having those creepy moments facing one of these legends."