When looking at the current and former eras of tennis, fans of the sport who enjoyed the performances of tennis players from both eras wonder what a duel between, say, Carlos Alcaraz and Roger Federer would look like.
Although Carlos Alcaraz had the opportunity to play against Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, the young tennis player never faced Roger Federer, who ended his career three years ago.
Speaking to Cracked Racquets, the Swiss tennis player focused on Carlos Alcaraz, revealing what strategy he would use in a duel with him.
Federer emphasizes that it would certainly be a demanding task, but before the match he would understand what strategy to apply.
Roger Federer on tactics and the match between Fritz and Alcaraz
Carlos Alcaraz has been an enigma for many opponents this season, but American Taylor Fritz managed to outsmart him at the Laver Cup.
Roger Federer says it's crucial to go into a match with the right mentality and be ready to win the point twice. The Swiss player stresses that even when you hit a forehand that would normally be a winner, it's not certain whether it's actually a winner or an overhead smash.
Ultimately, the 44-year-old feels an aggressive approach is best, meaning constantly pressuring Alcaraz, making him uncomfortable and changing the rhythm. Reflecting on Taylor's game, Federer notes that Taylor has done an outstanding job and that such a challenge really needs to be taken seriously.
