Ferrero, on Alcaraz: "We can't think that he is perfect already, he still has a lot to improve"

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Three years later, Juan Carlos Ferrero sits again in the same chair where he sat back in 2022 when, after a magical week, Carlos Alcaraz claimed his first Grand Slam title, here at the US Open, becoming the world number 1. The coach does so now, with six majors under his belt, reclaiming the top spot as the best player in the world.

Life sometimes seems like a movie. The same stories are repeated, and everything has an almost magical coincidence. After what happened at Wimbledon, perhaps not many thought that we would enter September with Carlitos clinching the titles at Cincinnati and the US Open. However, the young man from Murcia has raised his level in an absolutely monumental way after his defeat in London.

Mentally, he is solid as a rock, and he smashes the ball with his serve as if he were one of the best servers you can think of. And he has done this while collaborating with Juan Carlos Ferrero, who emerges from this Grand Slam strengthened in his position and his way of working alongside Alcaraz. The one from El Palmar couldn't be in better hands, undoubtedly.

Where is the limit

I consider things not too far ahead. I can't dwell on whether he will win 20 Grand Slams. We have to live day by day. The potential is there. We can't deny it. He can win many Grand Slams, but we don't take anything for granted. Everything must be earned and worked for, and to reach the final of the Australian Open, we'll have to work very well in December. We focus on Carlos and know he will always fight for these titles, but we understand it's very difficult, and that's why we work.

What has been different from 2022

Alcaraz has much more experience now. I believe he approached this with less nerves and more composure. He knew clearly how he should play compared to that previous final. On that day in 2022, he played very impulsively, but Carlos is now a much more refined player who reads the game better.

Sinner says Alcaraz has no weaknesses

He does have them (laughs), but he is very complete. He handles counterattacks very well because he has a strong defense and his DNA is about attacking, moving forward. The great thing about Carlos is his adaptability. You can ask him for anything, and he adjusts and achieves it. We implement this in training. After Wimbledon, we asked him to do certain things in the matches against Jannik, and in just 10 days, he significantly improved. That's the most incredible thing about Carlos, being able to quickly enhance what needs improvement. He's only 22, and we can't assume he's perfect. He still has a lot to improve. He serves better, hits forehands, backhands... but there are more things to enhance. If we think otherwise, we're making a mistake.

His role in all of this

I believe the team has done a great job to ensure he arrived with a bit of rest. The prior preparation, going to the US with a clear mindset... Then, winning in Cincinnati and here is special for the whole team. We give it all the importance it deserves because we know how hard it is to win. The team knows how to handle it and does a great job around him so that he only worries about playing tennis and doing it as best as possible.

Final preparation

We prepared for the match very well. We watched some games and noted several specific details to put into practice. Carlos executed it 100%. It's easy to say but hard to do. His performance was flawless. He committed to putting pressure on Jannik all the time. That was one of the keys. Both hit the ball very hard, and I think the first striker has the advantage. Perhaps Carlos has more variety in his game, but I'd say it was a perfect match on his part.

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