19-year-old Spanish tennis star Carlos Alcaraz has burst onto the ATP Tour scene recently, making waves for his victory at the Madrid Open, which featured wins over three players ranked inside the top-five- Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Alexander Zverev. His incredible performance over the last couple of tournaments has vaulted him all the way up to world no. 6. Alcaraz' insane display of tennis also has many anointing him as the sport's next great star. With the 2022 French Open set to begin later in May, the Spaniard could leave his mark at Roland Garros, his third appearance at the calendar's second Grand Slam.

Alcaraz, who wisely decided against playing in the Italian Open ahead of the French, will definitely enter the tournament as one of its favorites. However, looming over Roland Garros is the imposing shadow of Nadal, who has bit down on the championship trophy a record 13 times in his storied career.

If Alcaraz is to win the French Open, he'll more than likely have to go through Nadal- or the only other man who has seemed to find a way to beat him at Roland Garros: Djokovic.

With his incredible combination of quickness, shot-making skills from both the forehand and backhand side, and strong mentality on the court are hard characteristics to bet against.

Here's why Alcaraz will win the 2022 French Open.

3 Reasons Why Carlos Alcaraz Will Win 2022 French Open

3. There are no weaknesses to Alcaraz' game

Alcaraz possesses a monster forehand, one that he can flatten out for winners or pump up with topspin deep to the opponent's baseline. His two-hand backhand is already one of the best in the game. Alcaraz has great touch on the court, as he was able to sneak drop shots in on an unsuspecting Djokovic several times in their match.

The Spaniard is lightning fast out on the court and possesses the defensive skills to win long rallies out on the clay, which is critical when facing the likes of Djokovic or Nadal, who play a physical style of tennis. Even Alcaraz' serve, which has been clocked at 130 miles per hour, is adept.

His strategy and feel for the game are also excellent, as he caught Djokovic off guard with his defensive lobs, meant to buy him extra time to get into better position on the baseline. There's nothing this kid can't do out on the court, which will make him a very tough out at Roland Garros.

2. Alcaraz has already beaten the last two winners of the French Open

Alcaraz' well-rounded game is legitimately giving the world's best players fits. The 19-year-old has seven straight wins against opponents in the top 10 and became the only player in the history of the sport to beat Nadal and Djokovic in consecutive days on clay.

Djokovic and Nadal are the last two winners of the French Open-and the two heavy favorites in any Grand Slam at the moment. If Alcaraz can beat them in Madrid, what can he do when the lights are shining brightest at Roland Garros?

The Grand Slam experience of those two great players will certainly come in handy at the French Open, though it's hard to dismiss the serious momentum Alcaraz is building right now. He is a very confident player who believes he can beat the best of the best.

That is a dangerous opponent.

1. Alcaraz is oozing with confidence

16 of his 28 year-to-date wins have come on the clay courts. He has beaten the King of Clay, Rafael Nadal, and the man who has been able to defeat Nadal at times on clay, Novak Djokovic. Not only that, but he became the first teenager to ever defeat Nadal on the surface.

Alcaraz also became the youngest player ever to win two Masters 1000 titles. The lies goes on and on. Beyond his growing list of achievements and incredible skill set on the court, Alcaraz is armed with one very important tool: confidence.

If you don't think so, just listen to this quote via the Sydney Morning Herald:

“Last year, I was going through these experiences for the first time, playing against the best players, playing in the Masters 1000, and I learned a lot,” Alcaraz said. “Now it’s different. I go onto the court with the confidence that I can win at any moment.”

Carlos Alcaraz believes he can win at any moment. Those are the words of a great champion and one who will etch his name into the history books with his first Grand Slam win at the French Open in May.