"Nuclear athleticism, that's what he's got" - Tennis commentator left in awe of Carlos Alcaraz's incredible physical attributes

Carlos Alcaraz stunned the tennis world by defeating Novak Djokovic in a five-set thriller to win his first Wimbledon title and second Grand Slam trophy last week.

The World No. 1 displayed incredible athleticism and mental strength to overcome Djokovic in a match that lasted nearly five hours. In the process he broke the Serb's 34-match winning streak at Wimbledon; Djokovic had not lost there since 2017. Alcaraz also snapped Djokovic's record of 15 consecutive tiebreak wins in the second set, which turned out to be a crucial moment in the match.

Alcaraz’s performance was praised by many experts and fans, including Robbie Koenig, a former professional player and commentator. Koenig joined Tennis Channel Inside-In podcast on Saturday, July 21, to explain how the 20-year-old prodigy used his physical gifts and mental strength to win the Wimbledon title.

“I call it nuclear athleticism, that’s what he’s got,” Koenig said. “You know, you couple unbelievable movement with good anticipation and you’re going to have a guy like Djokovic that is just so difficult to put away.”

Carlos Alcaraz has secured his spot at the 2023 Nitto ATP Finals, becoming the first player to qualify, courtesy his Wimbledon triumph. The tournament is scheduled to take place in Turin, Italy, from November 12 to 19.

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"I still consider Novak Djokovic the best" - Carlos Alcaraz

Day Fourteen: The Championships - Wimbledon 2023

Carlos Alcaraz recently expressed his admiration for Novak Djokovic, acknowledging him as the "best." However, the Spaniard also revealed his aspirations to defeat the Serbian icon more frequently in significant matches.

During an interview with Tennis Channel following his victory, Alcaraz was asked how he would adapt to the newfound status of being the best and having everyone aiming to defeat him.

"I still consider Novak the best honestly. I have to beat him more than once or twice in big games. I have Novak on my eyes, I really want to play more times against him. As I have said, if you want to be the best, you want to beat the best," Alcaraz said.

Furthermore, when questioned about the biggest factor behind his triumph, Carlos Alcaraz emphasized the importance of mental resilience and the unwavering support he received from his fans, friends, and family.

"It was for many many things that I was able to win today. I would say a strong mentality, belief in myself, and the support I received... not only from my box, my family or my team but all the crowd as well," he said.