Andre Agassi boldly picks areas where Carlos Alcaraz is better than even Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer
Andre Agassi Praises Carlos Alcaraz’s Superior Traits Over Djokovic, Nadal, and Federer
Tennis legend Andre Agassi, an eight-time Grand Slam champion, made headlines on June 9, 2025, by boldly claiming that Carlos Alcaraz surpasses Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, and Roger Federer in specific areas of their game, following Alcaraz’s French Open 2025 triumph. Speaking as a TNT Sports analyst during Roland Garros, Agassi highlighted Alcaraz’s unique blend of skills, stating, “You’ve got to remember, this guy has defensive speed like Novak, if not more. He has feel like Federer, you got to argue at times, if not more. His RPMs at pace, like Rafa, you could argue, maybe even more,” per Sportskeeda.com.[](https://www.sportskeeda.com/tennis/news-andre-agassi-boldly-picks-areas-carlos-alcaraz-better-even-novak-djokovic-rafael-nadal-roger-federer)
Agassi elaborated on Alcaraz’s exceptional movement, particularly on grass, noting, “His second step is ridiculous, and he believes in it so much, he doesn’t peel out defensively when you push him to corners,” likening his court coverage to a “UFO” compared to the “F-15s” of his rivals. This was echoed on X by @CoachHoangT, who quoted Agassi’s praise for Alcaraz’s speed, feel, and RPMs. He further praised Alcaraz’s two-handed backhand technique, explaining on June 6 that the Spaniard’s straight right arm and controlled left arm create a “golf swing” effect, making it more powerful and unpredictable than his own, per Sportskeeda.com.
While Agassi, who coached Djokovic in 2017-18, acknowledged Alcaraz’s defensive prowess as equal to or better than Djokovic’s, his finesse rivaling Federer’s, and his spin matching Nadal’s, he cautioned that these traits don’t guarantee matching the Big Three’s 66 combined Grand Slams. At the TiE Global Summit 2024, he said, “Just because he has the best of all three doesn’t mean he can do what they did. Decision-making, injuries, luck… there are so many things,” per Republic World. Alcaraz’s five majors, including his 2025 French Open win over Jannik Sinner (4-6, 6-7(4), 6-4, 7-6(3), 7-6(2)), underscore his potential, per ATPTour.com.
