Comparisons between Carlos Alcaraz and the likes of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic 'make no sense', according to coach Patrick Mouratoglou.
The Spaniard is in the spotlight ever since his stunning win at Wimbledon earlier in the month.
Alcaraz was outstanding as he beat Djokovic in five sets, ending the Serb's dominance of the competition in the process.
And he's drawn comparisons with his opponent, Federer and Nadal in the short time since.
Carlos Alcaraz was too strong for Novak Djokovic in the recent Wimbledon final
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However, Mouratoglou, the former coach of Serena Williams, has now shut down those claims - arguing they 'make no sense'.
"I don't like the idea of the Big Three label for Alcaraz," he said.
“We're in a different era. There is no more Big Three anyway.
"There is Novak who's dominating the game and then Carlos comes in, wins two Grand Slams at 20 years old and is in a position that is incredible. And he shows incredible qualities.
“To label him Big Three, for me, makes no sense.
"If you look at the game today, there is Novak and Carlos, Daniil [Medvedev], who's very close, he's winning a lot, and all the others that are under.
"That doesn't mean they can't win a Grand Slam but for the moment they're under.
“Big Three we're talking about Roger, Rafa, Novak, guys who have 20 plus Grand Slams.
"So to label someone in the Big 3 on the men's tour makes no sense for me.”
Mouratoglou does think, however, that Alcaraz's mental strength and ability to handle pressure is admirable.
"I honestly believe that what tipped the balance in Carlos' favour was that he felt freer and more relaxed in the decisive moments," he said, referring to the recent Wimbledon final.
"This led him to be more aggressive and to play his tennis without problems.
“The Wimbledon final was a very mental match, the two made it but Djokovic had the match in hand several times.
"Both in the tiebreak of the second set and in that break point in the fifth but I saw him tense in the key moments.
"Nole is the most successful tennis player in history and perhaps this is also on his shoulders.”
Meanwhile, after winning his first Wimbledon title, Alcaraz said the victory was a 'dream come true'.
"It’s a dream come true for me. I said before it so good to win but even if would have lost I would be really proud of myself," he said.
"Making history in this beautiful tournament, playing a final against a legend of the sport. It’s a dream come true.
"It was unbelievable to play in these stages. It’s amazing for a boy - 20 years-old - I didn’t expect to reach this situation really fast.
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Patrick Mouratoglou has hit back at comparisons involving Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz
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"I am really proud of myself, I am really proud for the team and the work we put in every day to be able to lift this."
