Patrick McEnroe calls Alcaraz' tennis style 'too uptight': "Not always winning tennis"
ATPThursday, 15 June 2023 at 08:00
Patrick
McEnroe stated that Carlos Alcaraz's tennis is not always effective following
his defeat at the 2023 French Open against Novak Djokovic
Former
tennis player Patrick McEnroe, younger brother of John McEnroe, commented on
Roland Garros in his podcast 'Holding Court with Patrick McEnroe', with special
attention to the match between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic.
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The young
star appeared as the favorite to defeat 'Nole', thanks to an excellent
performance in previous matches, including a convincing victory over Stefanos
Tsitsipas. After losing the first set, Alcaraz managed to recover in the second
set, but an injury prevented him from maintaining the rhythm against the
Serbian, which cost him the match.
McEnroe
expressed his opinion that the world No. 2 was "too uptight."
“He's just
way too uptight! You know in that first set you could just see he was just
going for too much,” said Patrick McEnroe. “The one thing you worry about with
Alcaraz, you know, he's so explosive, he's so dynamic. These are the things
that make him fun to watch," McEnroe said.
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"It's
cuz he's just, a lot of times, he goes for it when he doesn't have to go for
it. And as I said, it's highlight reel tennis, but it's not always winning
tennis. Particularly in the best of five, in a major, against Novak,” he added.
“I know it
was hot that day, I know the second set was physical, but this guy has played a
lot of long matches. It was nerves. Best of five matters because of the
mindset, mentality, the hype, pressure, Novak, French Open,”
This week,
Alcaraz is preparing for his participation in the ATP 500 Queen's Club Open,
which will kick off the grass season. The Spanish player is the top seed in
this tournament, which will serve as his preparation for Wimbledon.
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.
In his journalism, Cristhián places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available. His coverage is grounded in research, context, and direct engagement with professional tennis.
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