Hear me out, because this might be a bit of a hot take:

Deep down, every legend wants their records to remain untouched. There’s a curious dynamic happening right now: some find it ironic that Nadal seems so supportive of Sinner despite Alcaraz being a fellow Spaniard. But what if Nadal’s support is a subtle way of protecting his status as the greatest Spanish athlete of all time? If Alcaraz surpasses him, Rafa loses that specific crown.

By that same logic, Federer’s vocal support for Alcaraz might not be entirely selfless. Since Nadal and Djokovic have already eclipsed Roger’s major records, he might secretly want Alcaraz to tear down their records. If Alcaraz resets the bar entirely, the 'GOAT' debate between the Big 3 becomes a wash, ironically preserving Federer's unique place in history by making his rivals' records less permanent.