Carlos Alcaraz combining best traits of Roger Federer & Rafael Nadal leaves former tennis pro in awe: "I've never seen anything like that"

Former tennis pro Pat Cash shared his thoughts on Carlos Alcaraz, expressing his admiration for the Spaniard. He marveled at how Alcaraz combines the best traits of Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer.

At just 21, Alcaraz has secured four Grand Slams and has been a dominant force on the Tour for several years. Due to his remarkable accomplishments, he is often compared to Nadal and Federer, and he feels his playing style aligns more with the Swiss, though he has always idolized his compatriot.

The reigning French Open and Wimbledon champion has faced Nadal on the court and even trained with Federer, allowing him to learn from the best.

Commenting on Carlos Alcaraz's similarities to these legends, Cash told Sky Sports that he has never seen a talent as exceptional as him.

"He hasn’t got a weakness. I almost think he is one of the best … the best player I have ever seen on grass at his best," Cash said.

The 1987 Wimbledon champion continued:

"He has taken the best of Rafa, the best of Federer and he has been able to adapt that. Without these great players, he wouldn’t have had that, and he admits that. He said without Rafa ‘I wouldn’t be where I am.'"

"He has just taken the best of everything and somehow at the age of 21 has put it all together. I have never seen anything like that," he added further.

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Carlos Alcaraz to face Jannik Sinner in Six Kings Slam final; Rafael Nadal to take on old foe Novak Djokovic

Carlos Alcaraz (L) and Rafael Nadal (R) pictured at the Six Kings Slam 2024 | Image Source: Getty

Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal are currently competing in the Six Kings Slam. It is an exhibition tennis event taking place over three days in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Along with them, Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner, Holger Rune, and Daniil Medvedev also participated. Djokovic and Nadal earned direct spots in the semifinals, while Alcaraz had to defeat Rune, and Sinner overcame Medvedev to advance to the final four.

In the semifinals, Sinner got the better of Djokovic, while Alcaraz triumphed over Nadal in an all-Spanish clash.

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz will now face off for the title, with the winner set to claim a massive $6M prize. Meanwhile, Nadal and Djokovic will battle for third place. Both matches are scheduled for Saturday, October 19.