Carlos Alcaraz praised for statement Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic never made

Photo by Chris Arjoon/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Carlos Alcaraz handed over the world number one spot to Jannik Sinner in Monte Carlo, but it didn’t come as a shock. Alcaraz even predicted the switch ahead of time. After his opening win in Monte Carlo, he mentioned that he expected Sinner to take over the top spot soon enough.

Former ATP pro Sam Querrey has since weighed in on those remarks, sharing his perspective on what Alcaraz had to say. Sam Querrey says Carlos Alcaraz is ‘okay with losing’ and argues that makes him dangerous Photo by Tnani Badreddine/DeFodi Images/DeFodi via Getty Images Speaking on the latest episode of ‘Nothing Major’, Querrey explained why he was struck by Alcaraz’s comments. “I thought it was cool that before the tournament they interviewed Carlos [Alcaraz] and he acknowledged he was going to lose the number one ranking at some point,” Querrey said.

He added: “Whether that was Monte Carlo or some point during the clay court season, he knows basically that he has too many points to defend. “[Jannik] Sinner does not have any. ” Querrey also noted that Alcaraz’s openness stood out compared to how other top players approached similar situations.

“I never remember Rafa [Nadal], Roger [Federer], or Novak [Djokovic] saying that. He was basically just like I’m okay with it. ” Querrey went on to suggest this mindset sets Alcaraz apart from his predecessors.