Juan Carlos Ferrero reveals strategy behind Alcaraz sealing Wimbledon title: "We copied a little bit of Murray, Federer and Djokovic"
ATPThursday, 20 July 2023 at 00:38
Juan Carlos
Ferrero revealed Carlos Alcaraz's success at Wimbledon and admitted that they
copied some things from Andy Murray, Roger Federer, and Novak Djokovic.
Spanish
coach is currently experiencing a great moment alongside his 20-year-old
protege Alcaraz, who recently claimed the Wimbledon title after a thrilling
final, defeating 23-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic 1-6, 7-6(8), 6-2,
3-6, 6-4.
Ferrero was
interviewed by Mats Wilander and Barbara Schett on Eurosport, where he
discussed Alcaraz's quick adaptation to grass. Despite having limited matches
on this surface, Alcaraz maintained a perfect record of 12-0 in the Queen's
Club Championship and Wimbledon, winning both prestigious trophies.
“We copied
a little of Murray, Roger and Novak, and he tries to copy a little bit the
same. In the end, it wasn't easy, but we did it.”
Juan Carlos
Ferrero highlighted one of the key moments when his pupil reached an
exceptional level, which was when he defeated Daniil Medvedev.
"We
said that he would have to play more or less the same level that he played
against Medvedev," Ferrero explained.
"Medvedev
is on the baseline all the time and Carlos likes to use the slice to bring the
opponent to the net. That was something we needed to do against Novak, so it
was one of the keys to break his rhythm.
"In
the end, I think he was very brave in the way he finished the match.”
"He's
going to have some rest to reset a little bit and go to the United States
feeling powerful and fresh again," he said.
"I
think we've learnt a lot of things after the US Open, so we have to do things a
little bit differently here.
"He
and the team know this, and I think we are ready to do things a little bit
better."
In the
interview, the former world No. 1, Mats Wilander, also praised Alcaraz and
expressed his opinion that he has the potential to stay at the top for many
years.
"Once
you love this tournament and love the grass, you are going to be coming back
and feeling like you can win it every year," he said.
"I
think we are seeing a multiple Wimbledon champion before our eyes right now.
Alcaraz is a complete player at 20 years old.
"It is
going to be incredible what he achieves because this was maybe the best
Wimbledon match in terms of its level that I have ever seen."
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
His reporting combines statistical analysis with clear explanation, helping readers understand tactical developments, player form, and broader storylines across the tour. Working fluently in both Spanish and English, Cristhián collaborates with an international editorial team and contributes to comprehensive global coverage. As part of his work, he has conducted interviews and media interactions with leading figures in the sport, including Caroline Wozniacki and John McEnroe.
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