Tennis legend Adriano Panatta has boldly claimed that Carlos Alcaraz will be “stuck” with his loss to Novak Djokovic at the 2024 Paris Olympics for a long time. Panatta, known for his insightful commentary on the game, believes that the defeat to Djokovic, one of the greatest players of all time, will have a lasting impact on the young Spanish star.

Panatta explained that while Alcaraz is an exceptional talent, losing to a player of Djokovic’s caliber on such a monumental stage as the Olympics could linger in his mind, particularly because of the significance of the event and the prestige that comes with an Olympic gold medal. “It’s not easy to shake off a loss like that, especially when you’re so close to achieving something great,” Panatta noted.

While Alcaraz has already achieved remarkable success at a young age, Panatta suggests that such high-stakes matches can create mental challenges for even the best players. He emphasized that Alcaraz will need time and resilience to move past this setback, but also expressed confidence that the Spaniard will eventually learn from the experience.

Despite the tough loss, Panatta believes Alcaraz’s bright future remains intact, and this Olympic experience could ultimately help him grow stronger mentally as he continues to build his already impressive career.