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Daily Mirror
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Benjamin Goddard

Carlos Alcaraz picks out “Messi of tennis” amid Djokovic, Federer and Nadal GOAT debate

Spanish tennis star Carlos Alcaraz has selected his “Messi of tennis” amid the debate of who is the greatest player of all time.

The 19-year-old burst onto the scene last season becoming the youngest ever world No.1 after winning his first Grand Slam tournament at the US Open. Alcaraz finished 2022 as the best ranked tennis player, but lost his title by sitting out the Australian Open due to picking up a muscle injury.

Alcaraz will begin his season at this week's Buenos Aires Open clay court tournament when he will be top seed. Ahead of the tournament the Spaniard was asked who is the "Messi of tennis".

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