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Carlos Alcaraz has been hit with a hard reality check after being told he will never catch Novak Djokovic\u2019s 24 Grand Slam titles. The Spaniard won his second Major at Wimbledon this summer but former world No 7 Barbara Schett doubts he will ever catch Djokovic.<\/p>\n
Alcaraz defeated Djokovic at the All England Club, ending the 36-year-old\u2019s four-year streak and suggesting that rising young stars were ready to take over from the greats. However, Djokovic\u2019s recent win has former professional tennis player Schett convinced the Serbian is here to stay.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe will probably never witness this again. I mean, it is a long way for Carlos Alcaraz if he ever wants to get there! How many more weeks can he be the No 1 player in the world? I mean, we have to ask this question because I am just not sure if he is human anymore,\u201d admitted Schett.<\/p>\n
Djokovic\u2019s defeat of Daniil Medvedev in the US Open final earned him his 24th Grand Slam title, equalling former world No 1 Margaret Court\u2019s record. Djokovic is now two titles ahead of rival Rafael Nadal, and four ahead of now-retired legend Roger Federer.<\/p>\n
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Spanish former player Alex Corretja also praised Djokovic\u2019s commitment to the game. The former world No 2 expressed his admiration for the Serbian\u2019s resilience, and named Djokovic \u201cthe best\u201d player of the year.<\/p>\n
Corretja explained: \u201cHe has the feeling inside himself that he can keep on going. This year he has shown that he has been the best. I was very surprised when he won Roland Garros, just the way he played.<\/p>\n
\u201cAgain today, he was suffering so much and fighting, but he was so precise in the important moments. He showed why he has 24 Grand Slams, and this is something that is unreal.<\/p>\n
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\u201cIt is very hard to explain because what he has achieved, we would have never even thought about it. I think this is unbelievable, and I am really emotional for him. He has shown as a human being many times that he can go very deep, and I appreciate that.\u201d<\/p>\n
Djokovic is set to return to action when he represents Serbia at the Davis Cup this weekend. Meanwhile, Alcaraz is skipping the event.<\/p>\n