Carlos Alcaraz's coach Juan Carlos Ferrero reckons Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic are going to duke it out with his ward for Grand Slams this year, along with others like Alexander Zverev, Daniil Med Subscribe now: https://bit.ly/2Pdr81iThe 2022 US Open runs from August 23 - September 11 in New York City at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. And if he plays a little bit worse its normal. Obviously you cannot find that many people who are 16 and can play that kind of level that easy going. Of course, Djokovic is the main favorite opponent to beat. Novak Djokovic vs Roger Federer vs Rafael Nadal: Who is the GOAT in purely statistical terms? For those who havent seen Carlos play, how would you describe his game style and is there a player who he plays similarly to? Talking about tournaments and success is rash and puts a bit of pressure on him. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. His trainer as well as a former tennis player Juan Carlos Ferrero ,in an interview that gave to the ournalist Javier De Diego, talked of the injury that the young Spaniard suffered, but. become a sports journalist inspired him to take up a degree in journalism and The school is beautiful and they teach well. Two hours with Carlos training helps, I also join the gym, I like to keep working and keep myself well. No part of this site may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any way or by any means (including photocopying, recording or storing it in any medium by electronic means), without the written permission of ATP Tour, Inc.. Former World No. At the beginning, when I first met him, I almost was sure that his best level was on clay, but I think now hes improving so much on hard court and I think he can even give a little bit more level on hard court, so thats very good. In the same interview, Ferrero explained how the professional relationship with Carlos Alcaraz was born: above all, because the Spaniard chose the current coach's academy and not that of his father. 1 does not want to get too ahead of himself and wants the Spaniard to focus on the immediate task at hand - winning his maiden Major title. How do you manage to balance traveling with Carlos Alcaraz to the tournaments and running your academy? I think he is smart. Thats why he can stay in the match for three and a half hours and he can play against guys who are older than him. .is-mobile .scores-daily-schedule-content td.day-table-seed, .scores-results-content td.day-table-seed { I hadnt physical problems during the tournament and of course that helps me a lot on winning. He is an extremely polite young man. Carlos has had a fantastic year, to equal it would be a super success and to improve on it, you cant even count on it. In the club, on the other hand, he only grew up on clay courts, so of course he feels very comfortable on clay. Indian Wells: Karolina Pliskova is furious with Maria Sakkari! It was an emotional moment as Alcaraz has dedicated his run to his coach, whose father Eduardo passed away before the tournament. I remember him playing a Futures when he was 14 and he got his first [FedEx] ATP Ranking point. Photo: Simona Halep practices on clay, indication her doping ban is set to be lifted? He likes to play close to the baseline. His coach Juan Carlos Ferrero spoke on the matter, in an interview with Essentially Sports. He also got wins against every one of them. Scan this QR code to download the app now. Together, they have won six trophies, including the Miami Open and Madrid Open in 2022. Carlos Alcaraz stands two wins away from becoming the new ATP World No. To say today what would be a success and what would not is very difficult. What is different in tennis today compared to your time? Hes not the typical player who only plays on clay courts. for over a decade now, Debkinkar has an ardent love for Roger Federer. I play too much long matches in straight days due to the rain. How are you doing playing with Alcaraz? I live with my family at my tennis academy, so I think I will be at least partially involved with tennis in the future. Alcaraz has been tipped to become a multi-Slam champion by many, with his coach Juan Carlos Ferrero believing in his pupil's ability to do so. Andy was playing at home at an amazing level. Tennis players co-live with pain. If he doesnt finish 2023 as number one You see the names that are up there and how difficult it is, we will do our best to have the best year possible. This experience and the advice on how to deal with it help him a lot. Ferrero , Luis , Sociedad y ar- te en la Costa Rica del siglo . In Rio we were practising with Lajovic, Carballes [Baena], even Thiem, and hes one of the guys who can play at the same rhythm as the player on the other side of the court any time. Apart from winning the French Open in 2003, Ferrero was the runner-up in the 2002 French Open and in the 2003 US Open. } He clearly reaches the final in a better physical state. He is obviously a young man who still has a lot of goals to achieve. No, not anymore. Finally, I think hes used to it and he put it away and he goes his own way to always work very hard and to try to make his own career. All about the most admired couples in tennis. Why? Then he talked about Alcarazs future and his one regret while discussing his coaching future and Nadals potential retirement. Is that so? Among the three, the GOAT debate continues to be in the foreground in tennis, Ferrero gave his opinion: "I think none of them would be fine without the other two. In the history of tennis, there has never been a time when three players have been tied for 20 Grand Slams each. He emphasized that "there will not be a Big 3 again" but hopes players like Alexander Zverev, Daniil Medvedev and Stefanos Tsitsipas will shine on the ATP tour in the coming years. He is playing less, but if he continues to be competitive when he does, why should we talk about retirement? The tour is mainly played on hard court. There are other great players that Carlos will have to beat if he is to win another Grand Slam. It discourages you when you no longer give the level. When you read that Alcaraz has things of Federer, Nadal and Djokovic in his game, do you agree? Its crazy to think on all what theyve done. We are working towards Carlos being among the very best in the world and being able to compete with the best. But the team that is around him, we have to try to [keep a circle] around him to help him try to put this pressure away, to make him calm, to keep things normal, so he can go his own way. Spain has been at the top of the world for a long time. Exactly the same thing that Nadal said in November in Buenos Aires. When Carlos was evolving and ready for a jump, he deposit that faith on us. In an interview with tennisnet.com , Juan Carlos Ferrero talks about his close connection to tennis, the common goals with protg Carlos Alcaraz and explains how important tennis is in his home country of Spain. I love them. Daniil Medvedev is the mens singles reigning champion and Emma Raducanu is the womens singles reigning champion. Juan Carlos Ferrero, former world number one and winner of Roland-Garros in 2003, is now the coach of Carlos Alcaraz Garfia, a young spanish player.Before that, he worked eight months between 2017 and 2018 with Alexander Zverev.Their collaboration not ended well. A few days ago, Carlos won his first ATP 500 title in Rio de Janeiro. He pulls fantastic shots out of the hat. "It's one of the best matches I've seen, because of the constant intensity and the difficulty of the opponent. A place where his son has been able to adequately develop all aspects of his tennis, said the former Spanish tennis player. Breaking News: Novak Djokovic is forced to skip Miami Masters! Is the game different now than it was before? Of course he thinks a little bit about it. Rafa and Djokovic have earned to be there, you cant exclude them. August 18, 2006. It is not the relationship between Toni and Rafael Nadal, as there is no kinship, but it is clear that Ferrero applies some of the Prussian discipline that trained that nephew who won 14 times Roland Garros. 119 to a career-high of No. When youre young you dont know how to deal with all the setbacks that arise during the season, and he has grown in that respect. Carlos Alcaraz is currently being coached by former World No. Quickly, without haste, but without pause. In some ways yes, in others no. I remember that tournament without regrets. Spiele verantwortungsbewusst. Wednesday Q. This would make him feel better. As a player, I tried to be calm, but of course inside of me I have some big nerves [watching him]. We agree. His agent is the same as Pablo Carreno Bustas, and Carreno is here practising at the academy, so it helps to have a good relationship with him at the end to get him into this team. All three of their matches have come at the ATP Masters 1000 level, with Alcaraz defeating his compatriot for the very first time in his career at the Madrid Open in May, en route to the title. I wish Carlos can compete with Rafa and Novak as much as possible. He regrets not being able to compete against Roger Federer. (laughs) It must be the cold of Villena. Ferrero played and practiced against the likes of Rafa Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and Roger Federer in his era. I love it. In 2020 you said that the lack of consistency in his game still makes it difficult for him to win a Grand Slam. He knows he doesnt have to, but he is one of the favourites to win tournaments. Theres a lot of motivation when youre playing good matches during all the year since first round and in many tournaments. If you think about it a little bit, its an extraordinary story. And Juan Carlos Ferrero is fantastic and they teach him well, they teach him the right things, they teach him all the protocols. He likes to be very aggressive all the time. Ferrero accused the German tennis star of not being punctual at training sessions. Work . The Big 3 have delivered top performances over and over again and have played well on every surface. The balls are different, the racquets are different, the strings have improved, the courts are generally slower. Since I met him when he was 14, 15, I knew of his potential, about his level," Ferrero told USOpen.org. And being a good boy, humble, is a parental upbringing, it comes from home, and I havent had to touch anything. Juan Carlos Ferrero on protg Carlos Alcaraz. , special correspondent at the French Open - Since winning the French Open back in 2003, Spain's Juan Carlos Ferrero has had to bow to the likes of Rafael Nadal and . A place where his son was able to develop properly all aspects of his tennis. It's crazy to think about everything they've done. Nadal beat Alcaraz at the Indian Wells Masters earlier this year and in Madrid last year. In contrast, Medvedev is yet to prove himself on clay, suffering first-round exits at the French Open, and Tsitsipas and Zverev's numbers on grass don't make for good reading. Meanwhile, at the 2022 US Open, Carlos Alcaraz is aiming to become the youngest ever ATP No. What has he improved the most since you first met him? When Im out I have confidence on the work theyre doing and when Im at home I can help them and check to keep going on. He has the potential and is working hard for it, but I'm still a little surprised when he achieves his goals so quickly. JUAN CARLOS FERRERO. At first Carlos Alcaraz looked like a clay court specialist, but now - at a fairly early stage in his career - he is also achieving great results on hard court. The ability to know how to adapt to problems, which is one of the things I insist on. Alexandr Dolgopolov accuses WTA CEO of 'intimidating Ukrainian women'. Finally, one personal question: How long do you wish to keep traveling as a coach? The thing is, he always was competing against guys who were older. #NextGenATP Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz, 16, broke through on the ATP Tour in February, beating 2017 Monte-Carlo finalist Albert Ramos-Vinolas in Rio de Janeiro 7-6(2), 4-6, 7-6(2) to become the youngest player to win an ATP 500 match in series history (since 2009) and the youngest Spaniard to win an ATP Tour match since Rafael Nadal at 2002 Mallorca. He also won the Davis Cup with Spain three times, and multiple Masters Series events. In 2022 he won titles like two Grand Slams, it is normal that he is still motivated. I think thats smart. Ferrero expressed his desire to see Alcaraz win as many as 30 Grand Slam titles. Can you remember the last time you . To what extent does your experience as a Grand Slam champion help you to coach a man like Carlos Alcaraz, who has the potential to soon fight for the big titles as well? Together with Alcaraz, in 2022 you won his first Grand Slam and reached number one. He regrets hadnt been able to compete against Roger (Federer). Me too. He has a lot of things to improve. Please disable your ad blocker to view the video content. Moreover, Alcaraz also became the World no.1 last year. The US Open loss came against the American tennis legend Andy Roddick. 1 and Roland Garros champion Juan Carlos Ferrero in September 2018. Alcaraz's next challenge is Friday's semifinal clash with American star Frances Tiafoe, who stunned Rafael Nadal in the fourth round. I dont give the necessary level to give him a very even set. Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal were part of the same half of the men's singles draw at the 2022 US Open and were expected to face each other in the semifinals. So it was very easy seeing him play some matches. The Spanish icon started working with Alcaraz in September 2018. All of them have reached amazing things. Also, you were coaching Alexander Zverev in 2017, and recently he made a comeback after facing a career-threatening injury at French Open. You have had a pretty successful career as a tennis player. An ad blocker has likely prevented this video content from loading. Juan Carlos Ferrero won our tournament in 2010 and this year he came back for an exhibition match with Andre Agassi and Goran Ivanievi. What motivated you to start your academy, coaching career, and travel the world with tennis players? "But to be that aggressive, you have to control yourself and be able to manage all the shots that you've got. display: none !important; I was raised there from the beginning. 1 Juan Carlos Ferrero recently discussed how tennis would look without the presence of Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. He talked about all the things he still has to improve. Nadal won two Grand Slams last year. Injuries affect the player and he should have patience. Juan Carlos Ferrero talked about Alcaraz and Djokovic, He told: "We will try to find our way. THE MODERATOR: Questions, please. On a mental level he is a good player who is growing in that aspect, on a competitive level he is very good, on a stroke level he has that aggression of Djokovic, that approach to the net of Roger and mentally, obviously, Rafa. Is it your goal to make him a "complete player" who can compete on all surfaces? However, their pairing lasted only eight months and both of them decided to part ways in February 2018. It is definitely one of the top addresses for tennis: not only because of the Spanish players, but also because of the many players from other countries who train in Spain. There are many with options to lift a grand slam title, but Rafa and Novak is impossible to take them out of the equation. I didnt start the Academy. I saw him here at the JC Ferrero-Equelite Sports Academy playing a tournament. We didnt quite fit together in some aspects and we decided to go our separate ways and now whenever we see each other we have a magnificent relationship with him, his family and all his team. Anyhow, I will be always looking to support tennis players, and if traveling so much isnt an option some when I know that I can support the players of the academy without traveling much and thats something I like too. He seemed to have found that consistency in the last majors, but he still didn't manage to win the title. Then, he shifted his focus toward coaching and joined the German tennis player Alexander Zverevs camp in 2017. To match the level of Djokovic, Federer and Nadal in the future, incredible consistency is required. I was pretty motivated for it. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. It worked different than others that when retire open an academy with their name. 16 votes, 12 comments. In a recent interview with El Partidazo de COPE, Ferrero stated that he wants the Spanish teenager to stay humble and clinch his maiden Major title at the ongoing US Open. Foundation. 1 Ferrero discusses his relationship with Alcaraz, his pupil. A young Alcaraz listens to Juan Carlos Ferrero s instructions. Let's look a little further into the future. Clays managing editor has covered more than 60 Grand Slam tournaments since 1996. It was knowing how to play with everything against you, I remember very difficult qualifiers in which I came out stronger mentally. He explained: "Carlos' father runs a club in Murcia. No one likes to lose a final. Juan Carlos Ferrero first met Carlos Alcaraz when the #NextGenATP Spaniard was 14. Ferrero questioned Zverevs professionalism, and he also mentioned the difference in their mentality, Serena Williams former coach Patrick Mouratoglou slapped for his controversial take on Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. Winning tournaments is a consequence of that. Of course, certainly Novak Djokovic is the main rival to overcome.". In the interview, Juan Carlos Ferrero clarified his stance and explained the reason for his sly comment. Here his coach, Juan Carlos Ferrero, speaks with Tennis Majors about the talented phenom. I think so. Are you Dorian Grey? Do you think Carlos has that? However, Nadal's loss to Tiafoe rendered the potential clash impossible. Its very rare. He will make it better. Thats why maybe Carlos is at this level now. Another top player you have worked with is Alexander Zverev. by Michael Rothschdl "I would love for him. Theres other great players that Carlos will need to stop if he wants to win another Grand Slam. Carlos Alcaraz received a special surprise in Miami his coach Juan Carlos Ferrero ahead of his first ATP Masters 1000 final. He is currently General Manager and coach at the JC Ferrero Equelite Sports Academy. According to you, who is GOAT? } You played in a successful era of Spanish tennis just before Rafa Nadal reached his highest level. We grew together. In fact, the cover of the new issue of GQ Spain was dedicated to Matteo, as. If he continues to be competitive, he's in no hurry to retire. And now, with Carlos Alcaraz, a new, great hope for Spanish tennis is just around the corner. Sixteen-year-old Carlos Alcaraz started working with former world No. However, Ferrero himself was a great tennis player, as he once took the Spanish flag to the top of the world tennis rankings. At US Open 2003 you defeated big players (Lleyton) Hewitt and (Andre) Agassi en route to the finals, and eventually, against Andy Roddick, it was tough to handle, as you lost that bitter Slam final, does that loss hurt you? It is very nice, there is a very good relationship, very healthy (with Nadal) and it is being very nice to live it, of course. Here is a history of Juan Carlos Ferrero, from when he was a boy, to playing on tour to now owning . Daniil Medvedev: I fighted until the end against Rafael Nadal in 2022 AO final. Roland Garros is a very clear objective for him, also to be more consistent in the clay court season. In a conversation with the ATP a few months ago, you said that you can very quickly assess how quickly a player can develop. Serena Williams is thrilled for the Paris Hilton's personal gift! I can hold my own for 45 minutes, then age shows. In 2002, I suffered a lot while competing in Roland Garros and before starting it seems that something similar would happen in 2003, but the truth is that I was feeling incredibly well. I hadnt heard that! Since then he has seen his ranking rise from No. But finishing the year as number one gave him more time to adapt better to the new situation. Gerard Piqu: "The Davis Cup cost me a few years of life", Daniil Medvedev: Novak Djokovic has a lot of haters, Casper Ruud: I wouldn't have felt threatened by unvaccinated Novak Djokovic presence. Juan Carlos Ferrero is a former No 1 ATP Player with a Grand Slam win, 3 Davis Cups, and 16 ATP Titles to name some of his accomplishments. He has a lot of things to improve, says Ferrero. Text by: Emmanuel VERSACE. Of course, the comparison is going to be there because for people here in Spain, its been a long time that we havent had anyone at the age of 16 or 17 [playing] this kind of level. In any case, I will always try to support tennis players. You competed on the tour before Nadal arrived, reached the number one when he began to make an impact as a player and now train the young man who disputes the number one to Nadal. 63-64 y 69-70 . Of course, I also give the others a chance. GarbieMuguruza and Paula Badosa are at the top of the world for women, Rafael Nadal, Pablo Carreo Busta , Roberto Bautista Agut and of course Carlos Alcaraz are very far ahead for men. What are you saying? Debkinkar Maity is a Tennis & NFL Author at EssentiallySports. His desire to He also said: "Nadal won two Grand Slams last year and it's an incredible result. Nicknamed as Mosquito, Ferrero also won 16 career titles, including 4 Masters 1000 titles. Well, obviously to be number one you have to have a lot of good things, and comparisons are always there. This years tournament is set to feature a range of greats and future stars looking to add to their records and cement their place in tennis history. Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal: The Lives and Careers of Two Tennis Legends. Weve got all what a player needs to be professional; physio, psychology, fitness, experience in the circuit. Indian Wells is a tournament he would like to win, there are a lot of tournaments that motivate him a lot. But these shots are very difficult to see in players who are not special. And what does Alcaraz have in common with the player who was Juan Carlos Ferrero? Its a shame because he was truly playing at an amazing level and the injury stops him. Safe to say, he changed the young Spaniards career completely, as he won the US Open in 2022. We hope that Carlos can compete as much as possible with Rafa and Novak. Carlos Alcaraz's head coach, Juan Carlos Ferrero, recently revealed that his charge's main objective in 2022 will be to climb up the ATP rankings and potentially break into the top 15. No, not if we talk about personality and character, but many of the things that are lived on a daily basis do change. Its an argument with no right answer. I saw him for the first time playing a tournament and it helps that he lives very close to the academy in Murcia, just an hour from here. Ferrero feels it would have been a great opportunity for young Alcaraz to play against the 22-time Grand Slam champion at such an important stage of the tournament. Ferrero's attention will now be focused on Carlos Alcaraz, expected from the first Master 1000 of the season in Indian Wells. Carlos plays too fast for me. They like to be aggressive from the baseline and they can go to the net to finish the point. When I talk to coaches, I really like to come back to a quote from Javier Frana, who says that the main job of a coach is to help a player find their identity. Me too." Was that the best match you've played in a long time? Do you see Nadal playing until he is 40? That's not easy." Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, and Rafael Nadal have dominated the sport for more than 15 years now. Cookie Notice I have experienced many of the things that he has experienced and will experience in his career. The academy is much more than just a coach. Former tennis world no.1 and 2003 Roland Garros Champion, Juan Carlos Ferrero, spoke exclusively to The Double Bagel Podcast last week talking about the highlights of his tennis playing. Are you satisfied with your tennis career? I got fully involved in Carlos project when he was 15 years old, and I saw that if I shared my time with another player I wouldnt be able to work properly with Carlos to help him improve his level. He wants to be number one and I will do my best to help him achieve that goal. Author of Sin Red, a journey around the world following Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. Will the big rivals in 2023 still be Nadal and Djokovic? Carlos father runs a club in Murcia. But I think his mental game is what he improved the most. , "There won't be a new Big 3": Juan Carlos Ferrero on whether anyone can match the legacy of Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. 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