Tim Henman predicts how many more grand slam titles Carlos Alcaraz is going to win in his career

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Tim Henman shared his thoughts on just how many Grand Slam titles Carlos Alcaraz can win in his career.

The 21-year-old showed great maturity and composure to battle back from two sets to one down to win the French Open for the first time.

He overwhelmed Alexander Zverev with thrilling shotmaking and explosive power and conceded just three games through sets four and five of a 6-3 2-6 5-7 6-1 6-2 victory.

Alcaraz now has more Grand Slams than every player born in the 1990s combined and is once again the World number two behind new World number one Jannik Sinner.

Tim Henman makes Grand Slam prediction for Carlos Alcaraz

Alcaraz has made an excellent start to his career after winning his third Grand Slam. In the process he became the first man in the open era to win his first three major titles on three different surfaces.

After his latest success Henman thinks the Spaniard can reach double digits for Grand Slam titles and explained why that is a realistic prediction.

“He has got to stay fit and healthy but I think he can win nine or 10,” the Brit told Eurosport. “Maybe double figures. He is that good. There is going to be opposition and maybe new players who come up.

“But his skillset is so complete. His athletic ability is so incredible, his attitude, his competitive spirit. It’s all there. It is going to be fascinating to see how he goes.”

However, Henman’s fellow Eurosport pundit Alex Corretja thinks his compatriot can win even more. “I think so [he’ll get to double figures]. Maybe between 12 and 15,” he said. “But he wants to go for more, so who am I to say only 12 to 15. It is literally impossible to know!”

What did Carlos Alcaraz’s coach say about his performances?

Following his French Open victory Alcaraz made his way to his box to celebrate with his family and team, which included his coach Juan Carlos Ferrero.

The 44-year-old, who won the clay court Grand Slam in 2004, was delighted to see Alcaraz succeed at the tournament he predicted he would win back in May.

But during a conversation with Eurosport, the former World number one outlined what he believes his player can improve.

“It seems to me that sometimes he wants to play too good,” Ferrero said. “He doesn’t need to play at that incredible level all the time that he wants to. Sometimes he needs to slow down a little bit.

“Maybe go to the net with the drop shot, but then come back. Stay more at the top level mentally, sometimes he’s up and down a bit. And he creates opportunities for others that he doesn’t need to.”