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News1815-01-2026, 14:19

Federer Calls Alcaraz's Career Slam Hunt at AO 2026 'Crazy' and Extraordinary

  • Roger Federer describes Carlos Alcaraz's potential career Grand Slam at AO 2026 as 'crazy' and an 'unbelievable moment' for tennis.
  • Alcaraz, at 22, aims to become the youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam, surpassing Rafael Nadal's record at 24.
  • The Spaniard has won three majors but the Australian Open remains his missing piece, having never advanced past the quarter-finals.
  • Federer compares Alcaraz's challenge to Rory McIlroy's quest for the Masters, highlighting the difficulty of such achievements.
  • Federer also praised 19-year-old Brazilian Joao Fonseca, tipping him as an exciting talent with immense power and potential.

Why It Matters: Roger Federer highlights the extraordinary challenge and significance of Carlos Alcaraz's pursuit of a career Grand Slam at AO 2026.

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