Juan Carlos Ferrero, renowned coach of Carlos Alcaraz, reflects on their historic achievements following Alcaraz’s Wimbledon triumph over Novak Djokovic. Ferrero highlighted the significance of guiding Alcaraz through his burgeoning career, aiming to manage expectations amidst comparisons to tennis greats at such a young age.
“Carlos is very good and we have to try to guide him well so that he gives us a lot of satisfaction. This is the big job to do,” Ferrero emphasized, underscoring the importance of continued growth and development for the 21-year-old prodigy.
Regarding Djokovic’s performance in the final, Ferrero expressed surprise at the Serbian’s struggles to match Alcaraz’s intensity. “I was a little surprised by Djokovic’s level. I think he felt overwhelmed from the beginning. It was difficult for him to keep up with Carlos,” Ferrero analyzed, assessing Djokovic’s tactical approach in the championship match.
Looking ahead, Alcaraz sets his sights on the 2024 Paris Olympics, aiming to add to his accolades and potentially secure a medal alongside his idol Rafael Nadal in doubles competition. Ferrero’s insights into Alcaraz’s journey highlight a promising future guided by strategic coaching and unwavering determination in the world of tennis.
Novak Djokovic in 2024
Currently the world no.2, Djokovic played his last match on the 14th of July when he capitulated to world no.3 Carlos Alcaraz 6-2 6-2 7-6(4) in the final in Wimbledon (draw).
Currently, during this year Djokovic has managed to achieve a compiled 23-7 win-loss record. Novak Djokovic’s latest run in Wimbledon was the best achievement of his season.
Carlos Alcaraz in 2024
Currently ranked no.3, Alcaraz played his last match on the 14th of July when he beat world no.2 Novak Djokovic 6-2 6-2 7-6(4)
in the final in Wimbledon to win his 16th career title.At the moment, during this season Carlos owns an overall 33-6 record. The Spaniard conquered 3 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open and Wimbledon.
Carlos Alcaraz will compete against the world no.375 Gabi Adrian Boitan in the . In the past, they have never competed against each other until now in top events.
Alcaraz clinched 3 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open and Wimbledon.
Carlos won 16 titles in his career: 4 on hard courts, 8 on clay courts, 1 on indoor courts and 3 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz fought against each other 6 times. The head to head is 3-3. The last time they competed against each other, Carlos Alcaraz won 6-2 6-2 7-6(4) in the final in London (Wimbledon) on the 14th of July 2024.
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Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz |
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