"Alcaraz is a wizard, holds the racket as if it were a brush, and does incredible things with his wrist"

Andrés Tomás Rico - 7 Jul 2026 | 11:50
ATP Carlos Alcaraz Rick Macci

Former coach of Venus and Serena Williams, Rick Macci, is not worried about the absence of the Spaniard: "He is intelligent and is following the advice he has been given."
 

Go to comments section Preferir Puntodebreak en Google
Alcaraz is a wizard, he holds the racket as if it were a paintbrush and does incredible things with his wrist. Photo: Getty Images

Days go by, tournaments pass, Roland Garros, Wimbledon, and the tennis circuit continues to miss Carlos Alcaraz greatly. The Spaniard embodies grit, talent, and spectacle, but has been out injured with a wrist injury for almost three months. Since the Barcelona Godó Open, the winner of seven Grand Slams missed the rest of the clay court season and the entire grass court swing, aiming to return in the best possible shape for the US Open.

A few days ago, he posted a video on his social media that brought joy to everyone, showing him starting to handle the racket with his right hand, gently hitting balls. His recovery plan is progressing as expected, and this July, he will gradually increase his workload with the goal of making a comeback on the North American hard court swing, provided his wrist cooperates.

"Alcaraz es un mago, sujeta la raqueta como si fuera un pincel y hace cosas increíbles con la muñeca"

Rick Macci optimistic about Carlos Alcaraz's recovery

Some have expressed concern about not knowing the exact nature of his injury, as is the case with Andre Agassi, but others like Rick Macci, former coach of Serena and Venus Williams, play down the issue and have faith that the Spaniard will come back strong.

In an interview with Tennis365, Macci said, "I think it's smart that he's thinking long-term. He's an incredible competitor, and probably nobody wants to play more than him. He's following the advice he's been given. And he's so young. He's already made history, winning seven Grand Slams."

The American also mentioned, "He's doing the right thing thinking ahead. But I don't think we'll know the answer about his wrist injury until he returns to play. Will wrist issues resurface? We really won't know the exact extent of what has happened. But I think he's doing everything he can, being cautious. We'll see how it all plays out when he gets back on the court."

Macci is eager to see the Murcian back on the tennis court, stating, "He's the Spanish magician, holding the racket like a brush and performing incredible feats with his hands and wrist. We could say this and that about his technique and playing style, but listen, that's his DNA. He's an artist, a virtuoso."

His praises didn't stop there: "That's how he plays: with heart and soul. He won't change anything, and let's hope this isn't a major issue because, let's be honest, his charisma and spirit are unmissable. He's the best role model for all young tennis players; if you truly want to see how far you can go, you can't be afraid to fail as a kid, and you have to develop a complete game." Macci concludes, "Let's hope he returns. I'm not concerned about the wrist injury, but once he starts playing again, we'll see what happens."

This is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, "Alcaraz es un mago, sujeta la raqueta como si fuera un pincel y hace cosas increíbles con la muñeca"