No other player had given me that impression," says Cilic about Alcaraz

le 26/08/2025 à 10h06

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Marin Cilic spoke about Carlos Alcaraz, whom he faced for the first time in 2021 at the Estoril tournament. Despite the Croatian's victory, he was very impressed by the level of play displayed by the Spaniard, who was barely 17 years old at the time.

Since then, Alcaraz has defeated the Croatian four times, including once at the US Open in 2022 in five sets.

In comments relayed by Punto de Break, Cilic states: "When I faced him in Miami, in Cincinnati, and here in New York, he really impressed me.

I don't think any other tennis player had given me that impression before. I knew I had someone truly special in front of me. What he accomplished at just 19 years old was incredible.

Both he and Sinner deserve their success; they work hard and are incredibly disciplined.

Cilic Marin

75e, 765 points

Alcaraz Carlos

1e, 12050 points

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As we move to the end of this month and also closing out the year I am wishing all of those following me a Merry Christmas and a Happy/Healthy New Year.

Let's make that wish for all 2000 plus players hoping for 5 wins each day. Hoping ŵhen we open the results page to see all green, and no red. And especially NO CANCELED matches.

From me and my rotti JAZ, I bid you all good night, and see you in...

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I love tennis

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why did tennis tonic void predictions on the match between Chwalinska and Huergo at the Quito tournament? The match was played to completion and on time. If TT feels the match is one sided, and of course it was, then don't put it up for prediction. This is getting irritating.

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The finals are here, and we scramble for the best finish. I've been chasing "King" all year and I was able to shrink the spread a little. Skelp is also closing the gap.

Seasons best to all the regulars in our league.

Will you all be back in the new year.?

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Steffi Graf completed a Golden Slam (not just a career Grand Slam) when she was 19. She is the only person to accomplish that, winning the four majors plus Olympic gold the same calendar year.

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