Accused of copying Djokovic, what does Alcaraz say?

Carlos Alcaraz is considered to embody the essence of the "Big 3" players: Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, and Roger Federer in his style of play.

At the recent Australian Open, fans not only focused on Carlos Alcaraz's impressive form but also paid special attention to the changes in the Spanish player's serving technique. Analysis videos showed that Alcaraz's serve motion has been significantly adjusted recently and shares many similarities with Novak Djokovic's style.

This interesting coincidence quickly became a hot topic in the tennis community. Many opinions suggested that the young Spaniard had "borrowed" some techniques from his senior. Djokovic even humorously revealed that he messaged Alcaraz directly as soon as he noticed the resemblance. "As soon as I saw it, I messaged him saying we need to talk about copyright."Nole shared with a laugh.

Not stopping there, the Serbian player joked that they needed to discuss "a percentage of the prize money", implying that every ace by Alcaraz should come with a tribute to him.

Responding to this playful story, the current world No.1 was equally witty. In an interview with Tennis TV, the 22-year-old player said "the contract has been signed"before laughing and admitting it was just a joke between two generations.

"It's great that he has such a sense of humor. We laughed a lot talking about this."Alcaraz said.

Although just a lighthearted exchange, the story highlights the open and respectful relationship between the two Grand Slam champions. Alcaraz, seen as a symbol of the new generation, does not hesitate to learn from experienced seniors like Djokovic to refine his skills, especially his serve — an increasingly crucial element in modern tennis.

After the Australian Open, Alcaraz is focusing on the Qatar Open in Doha. He will start with a match against Arthur Rinderknech and is considered to have a relatively favorable draw.