Fearless Alcaraz Can Show Next-Gen How to Topple Djokovic, Say Sports Psychology Experts

Fearless Alcaraz Can Show Next-Gen How to Topple Djokovic, Say Sports Psychology Experts
Carlos Alcaraz talks for the public after lost the final match against Cameron Norrie of Great Britain of ATP 500 Rio Open presented by Claro at Jockey Club Brasileiro in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Feb. 26, 2023. Buda Mendes/Getty Images
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BENGALURU—As the all-conquering Novak Djokovic continues to cast a shadow on the next generation, teenager Carlos Alcaraz’s fearless approach marks him out as a player with the potential to dethrone him, sports psychology experts have told Reuters.

Djokovic will turn 36 in May but has barely slowed down and outclassed Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets in the Australian Open final last month to capture a record-extending 10th crown at Melbourne Park.