Alcaraz Hype

[Chanwan]

He's nowhere near Chang, Wilander, Becker or Borg, all of whom had won a slam by age 18. Boris had won 2 Wimbledon titles when he was Carlos's age.

To answer the OP's question, the most hyped 17 year old player was Agassi, at least in the States. He was a sensation.

What's your take on Alcaraz? Flash in a pan or the real deal?

 

[DSH]

100% agree. He overcame Novak in 2012-14 by when he had experience and confidence from a lot of success.

When he faced prime fed, he was a newbie and very much the underdog. Nadal really shocked everyone and I still remember how Fed fans just couldn't accept the 2008-09 losses.

Believe me, it's been so long and they still carry that resentment.

 

[DSH]

Those stats would be good enough to be World No. 1 as well in a lot of other years
1 Slam & 4 Masters!

Certainly between 1998 and 2003 (only in 1999 was there someone who could win two Major titles in the same season).

 

[DSH]

This dude will win 28 majors. you heard it here first. you can tell me i am right later in time 

Nostradamus, you will always be the best seer on the forum.
Your predictions never fail!

 

[Chanwan]

I am on holiday and so on my phone so briefly: He is promising but has a long way to go to reach Djokovic or Nadal levels. Very good core groundstroke game. Some weaknesses in serve, return, shot tolerance, and over hitting.

Enjoy your holiday. I agree on all counts (though his return is pretty good). But have a look at his return stats -> those speaks volumes about his overall ground game. As does his hold percentage given his serve weakness. He's 86-35 in 2022 - that's great by even Djokodal standards.