Former WTA Top 10 player advises Novak Djokovic to retire and criticizes Carlos Alcaraz
Andrea Petkovic, once a prominent figure in women’s tennis, shared her candid views on ATP stars Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz in a recent interview.
Andrea Petkovic, a former WTA Top 10 player, has made waves with her commentary on two of the biggest names in men’s tennis—Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic. Born in Tuzla (now Bosnia) in 1987, Petkovic moved to Germany at the age of five, where she was raised and developed her passion for tennis under the influence of her father, Zoran Petkovic, a former Yugoslavian tennis player.
Petkovic enjoyed a stellar career, reaching a career-high ranking of No. 9 in the WTA and making a semifinal run at Roland Garros. Alongside her tennis career, she pursued a degree in Political Science via distance learning, showcasing her intellectual curiosity and love of learning.
By 2022, Petkovic retired from professional tennis, turning her attention to sports commentary. She offered pointed critiques about Alcaraz’s game and Djokovic’s future
Petkovic on Alcaraz’s weaknesses
In an interview with Tennis365, Petkovic was candid about what she perceives as a major flaw in Carlos Alcaraz’s game. “The only problem I see in Carlos is that he doesn’t have a Plan B, and that’s something very necessary and that his rivals possess. Sinner, Djokovic, or Zverev know how to adapt their style depending on how they’re feeling. I’d even say Fritz has that alternative plan,” she remarked.