“Is a long winding road of ups and downs”: Former Serena Williams’ coach offers key advice to Carlos Alcaraz for improved in 2025
ATPSunday, 15 December 2024 at 01:30
Former
Serena Williams’ coach Rick Macci shared his thoughts on Carlos Alcaraz's
confidence as the 2025 season approaches. The American praised the 4-time Grand
Slam champion but cautioned that improvements to his first serve are essential
if he wants to overcome inconsistencies.
The
21-year-old Spaniard had a remarkable season, capturing four titles, including
the Channel Slam with triumphs at Roland Garros and Wimbledon. However, he also
suffered several early-round losses to lower-ranked players, exposing a lack of
consistency that cost him the year-end World No. 1 ranking, finishing instead
at No. 3.
Macci reveals what Carlos Alcaraz must improve
Alcaraz’s
inconsistency became evident when comparing his non-major titles points to those of
Jannik Sinner. Excluding the 4,000 points earned from his French Open and
Wimbledon titles, Alcaraz accumulated just 3,010 points this year. In contrast,
Sinner amassed 7,830 points when excluding his Australian Open and US Open
victories, highlighting the gap between the two.
Alcaraz has
already set his sights on the Australian Open as a key target for 2025, aiming
to complete the Career Grand Slam. If successful, he would become the youngest
player to achieve this feat, surpassing Rafael Nadal, who accomplished it at 24
years and five months. Alcaraz could claim the record at 21 years and eight
months.
Rick Macci
pointed out that Alcaraz’s first serve could be the game-changer in his pursuit
of consistency and dominance: "The X factor for the Spanish Magician will
be the first serve percentage,” he posted on his X account. “With a
science-based approach, the external shoulder rotation and counter rotation of
the spine can be refined. Perhaps adopting a platform stance to prevent his
weight from shifting too soon could yield better results."
Macci also
highlighted the mental aspect of the sport: "A career is a long winding
road of ups, downs, winning, and losing. MR. Confidence is a fleeting thing you
cannot buy over the INTERNET, but with it, you take more chances hitting
earlier and harder over the NET," he wrote on social media.
After a
demanding season, Alcaraz is now in his off-season and will be one of the few
top players starting their 2025 campaign directly at the Australian Open.
Alongside Jannik Sinner and Daniil Medvedev, Alcaraz has opted to skip warm-up
tournaments, focusing solely on the season’s first Grand Slam.
The X factor will the Spanish Magician will be the the first serve percentage. With a scienced based approach the external shoulder rotation and counter rotation of the spine can be modified and maybe a platform stance to keep his weight from shifted too soon will produce better…
— Rick Macci (@RickMacci) December 14, 2024
The X factor will the Spanish Magician will be the the first serve percentage. With a scienced based approach the external shoulder rotation and counter rotation of the spine can be modified and maybe a platform stance to keep his weight from shifted too soon will produce better…
— Rick Macci (@RickMacci) December 14, 2024
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