‘He is definitely special’

Updated On: 22 May, 2022 09:03 AM IST | Paris | AFP

World No.1 Djokovic hails likely semi-finals opponent Alcaraz ahead of French Open

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World No.1 Novak Djokovic reacts during a practice session prior to the start of French Open at in Paris on Saturday. Pics/ Getty Images

Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal, with 41 Grand Slam titles between them, will attempt to derail the growing hype surrounding teenage sensation Carlos Alcaraz at the French Open from Sunday. All three have been placed in the top-half of the draw, meaning only one will make the Roland Garros final.

Looking to thrive again

Defending champion Djokovic is seeded to face 13-time winner Nadal in the quarter-finals. Alcaraz is a potential semi-final opponent. “I feel I am always in contention to fight for any Grand Slam trophy,” said Djokovic who arrives in Paris fired up by his inability to defend his Australian Open title in January when he was deported over his vaccination status. “Reliving the memories from last year is something that obviously gives me goose bumps and motivation to try to replicate that.”

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