ALCARAZ REJECTS FEDERER PARALLEL

He wins decisive Laver Cup match, says it is 'impossible' to reach Swiss great's peak level

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Carlos Alcaraz shot down comparisons with 20-time Grand Slam winner Roger Federer, moments after his victory over Taylor Fritz won the Laver Cup for Team Europe on Sept 22.

The 21-year-old, playing in the tournament for the first time, beat American Fritz 6-2, 7-5 to win the tournament in the German capital Berlin.

Team Europe had lost the past two editions and needed a come-from-behind victory from local player Alexander Zverev against Frances Tiafoe, 6-7 (5-7), 7-5, 10-5, to send the tournament to the final match between Alcaraz and Fritz.

After his win, the four-time Grand Slam winner was compared to Federer at his peak, but Alcaraz said such a comparison with the Swiss great was "impossible".

"I'm too far away from that level," the world No. 3 insisted. "I hope I'll reach it one day, but it's really impossible."

Alcaraz, who won the French Open and Wimbledon in 2024, had not played the event before and paid tribute to his team for their triumph.