Carlos Alcaraz began his pre-season realizing that he had to enhance some points of his recreation. The younger Spanish champion has additionally been very sensible in 2024, having gained two Grand Slam titles and a Masters 1000.
The 21-year-old from Murcia additionally gained the distinguished Beijing ATP 500 and got here very near profitable the gold medal on the Paris Olympics final summer time. Regardless of turning into the youngest ever to win Roland Garros and Wimbledon in the identical yr, Carlitos completed the season in third place within the ATP rankings behind Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev.
Carlos Alcaraz, Laver Cup 2024© Stream screenshot
Because of this Alcaraz lacked a little bit of consistency final yr, as evidenced above all by his ends in the Masters 1000 tournaments (during which he collected ‘solely’ 75% of victories). The 4-time Grand Slam champion has by no means hidden that he desires to develop into probably the greatest gamers of all time and to attain this feat he should proceed to work.
In 2025, Carlos desires to cut back the hole that separates him from his nice rival Sinner within the ATP rankings and is working laborious in Juan Carlos Ferrero’s academy. The present world No. 3 will make his debut straight on the Australian Open in mid-January, however will play a few exhibition matches at Melbourne Park subsequent week.
Carlitos practices his serve
In the meantime, there’s a shot to which Carlitos has been devoting specific consideration in latest weeks. The reference is clearly to his servant, who doesn’t but have the mandatory effectiveness and unpredictability. Alcaraz’s percentages on serve are nonetheless too low and this impacts his outcomes particularly on the quickest surfaces.
Carlos Alcaraz, Australian Open 2024© Stream screenshot
In a photograph posted on social media, it’s potential to watch the previous world #1 whereas performing a specific train to enhance his serve. Along with him, there are his two coaches Ferrero and Samuel Lopez (who joined Carlos’ workforce after interrupting his lengthy collaboration with Pablo Carreno Busta).
Intéressant.
Photograph de Carlos Alcaraz travaillant son lancer de balle au service avec un mini panier de basket.
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— Tennis Legend (@TennisLegende) December 31, 2024
