Andy Murray calls Carlos Alcaraz the best player amid injury struggles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 5:38 AM
Last updated Sep 28, 2026

During a recent interview at the Laver Cup, Andy Murray expressed his opinion that Carlos Alcaraz is currently the best tennis player, citing Alcaraz's exciting playing style and personality. Murray acknowledged that bias influences his view but noted Alcaraz's significant achievements, including seven Grand Slam titles. He also mentioned injuries affecting Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner's seasons, raising questions about their ranking among the top players. Sinner has had notable victories over Alcaraz, while Alexander Zverev has won two Grand Slam titles this year. Despite the competition, Murray maintains that Alcaraz represents the complete package in tennis today.
- •Murray calls Alcaraz the best player during a Laver Cup interview.
- •Alcaraz has won seven major titles and displays a charismatic style.
- •Injuries have sidelined Alcaraz and Sinner for parts of the season.
- •Sinner has beaten Alcaraz multiple times, including at Wimbledon.
- •Zverev has won two Grand Slam titles this year, showcasing his consistency.
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"Choosing the best among all is seldom an objective decision, even for a former World No. 1 like Andy Murray.
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