Carlos Alcaraz has shared his thoughts on the prospect of Novak Djokovic competing until the 2028 Olympics Games.
Djokovic defeated Alcaraz 7-6(3), 7-6(2) in a thrilling and high-level gold medal match at the 2024 Olympics in Paris.
The Serbian revealed after that historic triumph that he wanted to defend his Olympic title at the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
Earlier this month, Lacoste CEO Thierry Guibert reaffirmed this sentiment by proclaiming that Djokovic intends to play “at least” until the next Olympics.
Djokovic, who will turn 38 on May 22, will be 41 at the 2028 Olympics.
After reaching the final of the 2025 Italian Open, Alcaraz was asked about Djokovic’s Olympic goal.
“Well, I mean, his body is feeling like he’s 25 years old. It is crazy how he maintain the good level going into the matches. The level is another thing,” the 22-year-old Spaniard said.
“He can struggle, or he’s been struggling in terms of level. But I think physically he’s in a really good shape. Is depend on him. I’m pretty sure if his goal is to play another Olympic Games, I think he’s able to do it.
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“Of course, I think he take care a lot of his body, of everything just to be at his hundred percent. If he’s got that, he can do it for sure.
“I could be more than happy to see him more years on tour playing, sharing good moments, sharing good tournaments with him. I could be more than happy if that happens.”
The four-time Grand Slam champion also addressed the evolution of his game and the importance of being solid when required.
“Yeah, I mean, sometimes is difficult because sometimes when I see the ball coming, a lot of things come to my mind,” Alcaraz explained. “Sometimes is difficult to choose the right decision.
“But I’m trying to improve that part of my game, as well, trying not to think too much and do the right things always, even though if it is not the brilliant shot or the brilliant decision.
“Depends on the day, as well. Days like today with a lot of wind, it’s always difficult to hit the ball clear. You have to go to the smart decision just trying to be patient, trying to wait your chances.
“If the points or the rally goes to 10, 12, 13 shots, you have to be ready for that battle. You have to be ready for that and try to wait until you can go aggressively. Sometimes is difficult, but I think today I did it pretty well.”
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