Andy Murray has made thoughts on Carlos Alcaraz very clear as Novak Djokovic prevails
Andy Murray is a massive Carlos Alcaraz fan, despite celebrating his Australian Open quarter-final defeat on Tuesday. Novak Djokovic, who unveiled Murray as his new coach in November, produced one of his finest displays in recent years to clinch a stunning four-set victory over the young Spaniard under the lights at the Rod Laver Arena, all while battling a hamstring injury.
The 24-time Grand Slam champion, 37, initially went a set down, but fought back to claim the next three and notch his fourth win over Alcaraz, 21, in five matches. Later in the day, footage emerged of Murray consoling Alcaraz in the gym after the contest, an act many on social media labelled “class”.
This comes as no surprise. The legendary Brit, 37, is – like most tennis fans – a long-standing admirer of Alcaraz. In March 2024, Murray wrote on X that watching the reigning Wimbledon and French Open champion in action made him “smile”.
