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Alcaraz defines his 'new serve': "I didn't want to imitate Djokovic's serve, but even I see the similarities"

Carlos Navarro | 16 Jan 2026 | 03.31
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Alcaraz was very honest about his new serve and its similarities with Djokovic's.
Alcaraz was very honest about his new serve and its similarities with Djokovic's.

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One of the most noticeable changes in Carlos Alcaraz's pre-season has taken place in his serve. Several videos have compared his 'new serve' with that of Novak Djokovic, something Carlitos was asked about and handled with great maturity. "Everyone has to make changes, small details. The serve is something I want to improve every year, every tournament. I work constantly on my serve."

Honestly, during the pre-season, we didn't think about making changes, but that doesn't mean I haven't made any. I've changed the movement a bit, I feel very, very comfortable, more relaxed, with a smoother rhythm, which helps me have a better serve. You'll probably see more changes in my serve, I don't know if it will be in a few months or by the end of the year. I make constant changes in every shot, the details are what matter. I haven't thought about my serve being the same as Djokovic's, but in the end, even I can see the similarities (smiles)." We hope that his version 3.0 brings great news from Melbourne.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Alcaraz define su "nuevo saque": "No quería imitar el saque de Djokovic, pero incluso yo veo las similitudes"

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