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Tim Henman: Alcaraz Faces Unfair Grand Slam Pressure

10/19/2025

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Tim Henman, former World No. 4, criticized the pressure on Carlos Alcaraz to win 20 Grand Slams.
He attributed the pressure to the high standards set by Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic, who hold 66 majors.
At the Six Kings Slam, Alcaraz said he aims to have the most Grand Slams and stay No. 1.
Alcaraz, 22, has six Grand Slams and recently reclaimed World No. 1 after the US Open.

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Tim Henman, former World No. 4, criticized the pressure on Carlos Alcaraz to win 20 Grand Slams.
He attributed the pressure to the high standards set by Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic, who hold 66 majors.
At the Six Kings Slam, Alcaraz said he aims to have the most Grand Slams and stay No. 1.
Alcaraz, 22, has six Grand Slams and recently reclaimed World No. 1 after the US Open.