Boris Becker Hails Carlos Alcaraz as ‘Best Player of All Time’ After Epic French Open 2025 Triumph
Tennis legend Boris Becker sparked heated debate by declaring Carlos Alcaraz the “best player of all time” following the Spaniard’s dramatic French Open 2025 title defense against Jannik Sinner on June 8, per www.sportskeeda.com. The 22-year-old Alcaraz, ranked world No. 2, staged a historic comeback from two sets down, saving three championship points to defeat world No. 1 Sinner 4-6, 6-7(4), 6-4, 7-6(3), 7-6(10-2) in a 5-hour, 29-minute marathon—the longest Roland Garros final ever, per www.bbc.com. Becker, speaking on his *Becker Petkovic* podcast with Andrea Petkovic in Stuttgart on June 10, lauded Alcaraz’s unique skill set, stating, “The variation, the power, the feel for the ball—I don’t know of any player in the history of tennis who has this combination,” per www.sportskeeda.com.[](https://www.sportskeeda.com/tennis/news-boris-becker-makes-bold-claim-carlos-alcaraz-spaniard-s-epic-french-open-win)
Becker’s bold claim, placing Alcaraz above icons like Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic, drew mixed reactions. He praised Alcaraz’s ability to find a “seventh gear” under pressure, calling him a “genius” whose performance against Sinner echoed the Big Three’s epic duels, per tennisuptodate.com. Alcaraz’s fifth Grand Slam title, secured with a celestial tiebreak and a stunning running forehand winner, showcased his peerless rhythm and drop-shot mastery, per www.nytimes.com. Becker also warned that Sinner, who served for the match, might need a year to recover from the loss, per www.sportskeeda.com.[](https://tennisuptodate.com/atp/it-was-the-same-boris-becker-makes-big-claim-about-jannik-sinner-carlos-alcaraz-quality-after-epic-french-open-final)[](https://www.sportskeeda.com/tennis/news-boris-becker-makes-ominous-claim-jannik-sinner-french-open-heartbreak)
Critics on X, like @Rambalconcord, cautioned, “Not so fast, Boris,” arguing it’s premature to crown Alcaraz over the Big Three, who collectively hold over 60 Slams, per @Rambalconcord. Supporters, including @WeAreTennis, echoed Becker’s awe, quoting his praise for Alcaraz’s unmatched versatility, per @WeAreTennis. With Alcaraz now holding a 6-4 head-to-head edge over Sinner and an unbeaten 5-0 record in Slam finals, Becker’s claim underscores the Spaniard’s meteoric rise as he eyes Wimbledon (June 30-July 13), per www.atptour.com.
