Carlos Alcaraz is operational again. The Murcian tennis player is in New York these days to play, in the early hours of Wednesday to Thursday) a exhibition match at Madison Square Garden against American Ben Sheltonwhich will be his return to the courts since the sad farewell to the Davis Cup.
World number 3 end the year with our eyes on next season and, specifically, the Australian Open. One of his biggest rivals there, in addition to champion Sinner, is Novak Djokovic, who will have his first coach on Australian soil.
The Roland Garros and Wimbledon champion has spoken out about signing Andy Murray, believing that in bringing the former Scottish tennis player together, Djokovic has found the “right coach” and He joked that “I feel like I’m going up against both of them,” but stressed that “it’s going to be incredible for tennis.”
In anticipation of 2025, Alcaraz will do the same himself has signed Pablo Carreño’s former coach, Samuel López, whom he considers “one of the best” and he will work with his current coach, Juan Carlos Ferrero.
“They trust each other 100% and to be able to travel with both of them will be great for me. I think I will grow as a player thanks to them,” said the Murcian.
Alcaraz began training with Ferrero when he was 15 years old and He noted that “the man and the player” he is now “thanks to him” and that he admires him in these two senses: as a professional and as a person.
“They listen to me more than they ever did, obviously, when I was 16 years old and had nothing to sayYour mouth is just closed and your ears are open,” joked the player, admitting that they now let him make more decisions.
Regarding his goals for 2025, Alcaraz is confident. “I’m sure I’ll be the champion of Australia sooner or later. Hopefully this year (next)” he assured.
In addition, he added that the most “challenging” part of competing in Australia is being on the same level as other players, because everyone is ready to “play their cards and they will show everything they have worked hard to achieve . good result.”
Alcaraz said he didn’t touch the racket for a week and a half while he was on vacation with his family and friends in Spain and in Punta Cana, which helped him disconnect, have more energy for his return and “rest both. mentally.” like physically.”
However, the winner of two Wimbledons, a Roland Garros and a US Open, He said he would spend the month of December training and practicing precision in Spain to be “ready” for Australiaas well as enjoying Christmas celebrations with his family.
“For me it is very important to complete the remaining (‘big’)” he explained.
The Spaniard is in New York city for an exhibition match that is part of ‘The Garden Cup’, which will take place this Wednesday at Madison Square Garden and where he will face American Ben Shelton.
Americans Jessica Pegula and Emma Navarro will also face each other in this exhibition.
Shelton, only a year older than Espanyol (22 by 21), He maintained that Alcaraz is his “favorite player to share the court with because of how creative he is and the style he plays.”
“Every time we play, you hear the crowd go crazy on both sides (…). This is one of the games I enjoy the most,” added the American.
Source: La Verdad
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