John McEnroe Praises Alcaraz as Favorite Player & Analyzes Zverev's Chances at Australian Open 2026
John McEnroe, the legendary tennis player and commentator, has expressed his admiration for Carlos Alcaraz, calling him probably his favorite player to watch due to his incredible skills and style of play. McEnroe highlighted Alcaraz's ability to perform 'insane' shots and his potential to dominate in future tournaments. Meanwhile, McEnroe believes Alexander Zverev has a real shot at defeating Alcaraz, citing Zverev's improved mental and physical condition, his offensive approach, and his past success against Alcaraz, including a win two years ago. McEnroe noted that Zverev is playing well and is in a good space mentally, which could make the upcoming match highly competitive. The Australian Open semifinals saw Alcaraz survive a grueling five-set match against Alexander Zverev, while Novak Djokovic battled through five sets to reach the final against Alcaraz. The final is set to feature Alcaraz and Djokovic, with the match scheduled for Saturday at 2:30 p.m. in Melbourne. McEnroe’s commentary underscores the excitement around the tournament, with fans eager to see if Alcaraz can secure his first Australian Open title and if Zverev can upset the odds. Additionally, McEnroe revealed his personal preference for Alcaraz, praising his talent and expressing that he would enjoy coaching him, though he modestly said he would mostly just offer encouragement.
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