John McEnroe is absorbing the Laver Cup environment in San Francisco. After main Staff World as a captain for seven editions, the seven-time singles Main winner is having fun with encounters with out duties, and in firm!
Sharing the highlight with Roger Federer, the American has not hidden his admiration for the brand new technology, with Carlos Alcaraz incomes highest reward, as common from McEnroe.
A left-hander drew on half a century of tennis reminiscences and mirrored on eras formed by icons from Rod Laver to Novak Djokovic. But, in John's view, Alcaraz is rewriting the script as essentially the most spectacular 22-year-old ever!
Uma tradição da Laver Cup com Carlos Alcaraz e Roger Federer? pic.twitter.com/iFg3Cykr6k
— Carlos Alcaraz Brasil (@carlosalcarazbr) September 19, 2025
McEnroe recalled his battles with Bjorn Borg, Jimmy Connors and Ivan Lendl. After them, Boris Becker, Stefan Edberg, Andre Agassi and Pete Sampras stepped onto the scene.
The game then skilled the unprecedented dominance of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, the trio that wrote final pages of tennis historical past. The Serb nonetheless writes them at 38!
After them, one other Spaniard earned his place amongst tennis giants and McEnroe's praises. Carlos stands on six Main titles at 22 and sits atop the ATP throne following his US Open brilliance.
Alcaraz's mixture of energy, athleticism, selection and infectious pleasure on the courtroom makes him essentially the most full participant the sport has ever seen at such a younger age.
John is somebody who competed towards the legends after which witnessed trendy gladiators. For the American, Carlos represents one thing distinctive – a champion whose recreation and maturity defy his age.
Carlos Alcaraz, Rome 2025© Stream screenshot
The Spaniard's subsequent purpose? The Laver Cup title protection following a stellar debut in Berlin final 12 months and eight factors for Staff Europe.
"I’ve been watching tennis for over 50 years, idolizing Rod Laver. I performed towards Bjorn Borg, Jimmy Connors and Ivan Lendl, my biggest rivals. We had been adopted by Boris Becker, Stefan Edberg, Andre Agassi and Pete Sampras, who performed superb tennis.
To high it off, we obtained Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic, the three biggest gamers who’ve ever lived. Out of the blue, in some way, alongside comes one other man from Spain, Carlos Alcaraz.
I noticed him when he was 17 and thought, 'This man could be very fast and has expertise.' Of all of the gamers I’ve watched, I’ve by no means seen somebody nearly as good and full as Carlos at his age.
He has been round for 2 or three years, attaining so much whereas smiling," John McEnroe stated.
