Carlos Alcaraz “He doesn’t lack spark, although he has important whiplash”, as his physical trainer assures, Alberto Lledo QuilesAs the young Murcian tennis player is the second player on the ATP circuit with the most games played and the one with the most wins in this year 2022 and “losing the finals is part of the learning process.”
From the outside it seems that Alcaraz, who has played 49 games since January and won 42 of them, has not finished as much as in recent weeks, but Lledó, who can speak best about it, is not . look at that.
“I don’t think Carlos lacks spark and what could weigh on him in losing the final this Sunday against Sinner is on a mental level because he had a great first set and started the second the same, but lost by six that break point. He was affected one after another and that, without a doubt, was the key against a rival who is very good, shows good tennis and is very mentally strong”, said the physical trainer of El Palmar in an interview given to EFE Agency.
Lledó, who has been with Carlos for five years, admits that the player has “an important blow” as a result of his good results.
“It’s true that he’s played a lot this year, but not in that many tournaments. What’s happening is that he’s progressing through the rounds and losing in the finals is another experience and something that’s part of the learning process for a boy who remains 19 years old and should not be forgotten. These are experiences that must be overcome in order to develop and you need to have your feet on the ground and work. It’s a lucky problem if that happens because it will be a sign that you will go far in the tournaments in which you compete”, declared he.
The coach sent a message of caution to Alcaraz, who crashed out in the finals of the ATP 500 in Hamburg and the ATP 250 in Umag against the Italians. Lorenzo Musetti and Jannik Sinner.
“There is no need to be alarmed and yes to continue working. The tennis player must be helped to find his equipment in moments of tension and it is not normal for him to win all the finals he plays. Also, better to lose now than not in a while in the finals Grand Slam, for example,” he said.
Alcaraz’s coach, John Charles Ferrero; the physical therapist, Juanjo Morenoand Alberto Lledó himself is exchanging impressions after the championships played by Carlos and “the season will go as planned from a physical point of view”, explains the person in charge of this plot.
It never stops and after the clay comes the hard court. The man from Palma has a week without competition, which will be good for him to reset for the tour of Canada and the United States, with US Open on the horizon
“This is a transition week, with Carlos having two days off work this Wednesday and traveling to America on Thursday. He will be away from home for six weeks and all he has to do is work to be 100% and , if possible, better than the rival”, commented Lledó, admitting that there are still issues to influence.
“Carlos can improve some aspects related to hip rotation and reaction speed, but he is a genetic and physical marvel and he adds a lot of work to that, because without effort it is not possible even at the level required.”, he admitted, while saying that the player has recovered from the spectacular ankle sprain he suffered on Saturday in his semifinal match in Umag against Giulio Zepperi.
The 1,000 Masters in Montreal (Canada) and Cincinatti (United States) and then, after a week of not competing, the United States Open, the fourth and last Grand Slam of the season and where last year, in his debut, he reached the quarterfinals were the sensation of the tournament.
The next tour to China is still up in the air, but the plan is for him to participate in some indoor tournaments. “He still has a year ahead of him,” Lledó said.
The 37-year-old from Alicante, from Villena, considers that what awaits for Alcaraz and his physical condition allows him to be optimistic: “On a hard court, which which is very good for him because of his aggressive game going to the net, he can raise the level”.
Source: La Verdad
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