Novak Djokovic received news that he could play at the Australian Open in 2023, and the news was also welcomed by Juan Carlos Ferrero, the coach of Carlos Alcaraz, the current ATP world number one.

Carlos Alcaraz needs matches with Novak Djokovic to level up

Speaking to Eurosport, Ferrero explained why Nole’s return to Melbourne for the first Grand Slam of 2023 is good news for his pupil.

“We need Novak. For Alcaraz to improve, he needs to play against the best in history.

Of course, we knew that Rafa would go to the Australian Open (not 2023), but we are glad that Djokovic will be there too. We need him, I repeat.

In Madrid (not this year) Carlos played against Novak and raised his level tremendously to win the match.

This is what we need for Grand Slams, I think it is very important to play with such players at the highest level to grow, to improve” – Juan Carlos Ferrerofor Eurosport.

In 2022, Alcaraz triumphed at the following tournaments: US Open, Madrid Masters, Barcelona, ​​​​Miami Masters and Rio de Janeiro. At the beginning of the season, Carlos was ranked 32nd in the ATP rankings.

Joker won in 2022 at Wimbledon, the Masters in Rome, Astana, Tel Aviv and the Tournament of Champions.

The 2023 Australian Open will be held from January 16 to 29 in Melbourne.

Novak Djokovic is the best player in the history of Australian Open tennis: the Serbian won 9 titles (2008, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2020, 2021).

Nole are heavy favorites to add a tenth trophy to their resume next year.