Doing Alcaraz is a great one after Roger…and thanks for this one too. Those last few points against Nadal have the best court level view ever. Carpe diem and wishing Carlos stays healthy enough to give the tennis world the magic he gave us last year
Just reminiscent of the young Federer. Their play style is very similar, just that Fed takes the ball just a bit earlier and charges the net more often, while Alcaraz stays on the power button longer
When you take into account how much weaker Alcaraz's serve is compared to Federer, you'll realise that his willingness to come forward is actually greater than Federer's, and a higher % of his volleys are tough.
@@586seven You're wrong there. Fed is just more aggressive and a far better volleyer than Alcaraz, serve or no serve regardless. Federer also has more approach shot options with his aggressive backhand slice, but overall Federer is a more potent volleyer
Hey Raz! Question for you: I love Carlos and his relentless game, but when do you think he'll adjust his game to prevent consistent injuries? And what part would he change to do that?
I've had the same thoughts after watching his first matches in 2023. He just powers and keeps on going. Doesn't seem to have much of a tactic to make the game easier for him at the moment, which is surprising considering he has a former top player as a coach in Ferrero. But I always thought the same with Nadal... 2009-2013 it always looked like he was done after some great success where matches took a toll on his body. But here he is a decade later still likely to win the French Open for the 18359254th time. What does that mean for Alcaraz? For one thing, not everyone is Rafa, but at the same time we can expect athletes today and tomorrow to last longer than we thought just a few years ago. Even if they have a playing style that is prone to injuries. My guess is that Alcaraz will have good longetivity if he can avoid big injuries. I think he will adjust his game... eventually. Not this year or the next. Unfortunately I think it will be injuries that will make him reflect upon this, not the other way around; him changing tactics to prevent them in the first place. Nonetheless Alcaraz is the player I look forward to following in the coming years and that will reflect in the videos I'll publish :)
@@RazOls I don't think you're quite right there. If there is something that Alcaraz has shown, it's that he has impressive natural technique and talent. The issue of injuries does not have to do with lesser technique, but rather, as one of his coaches explained the other day in an interview, he chases ALL balls, even the impossible ones, also in training. As an anecdote, he even told that days before going to Buenos Aires, at the academy Carlos fell into the corner of one of the courts for chasing an impossible-to-reach ball. That, puts him at greater risk (being a teenager and having a body still in development also increases the chances of muscle injuries). That will be something that he will control more over time. At 19 years old, he does absolute magic with the ball and is tremendously effective at the net, for that you need talent and technique, not only power. There are people who associate power with having less technique, and that is false and Alcaraz is demonstrating it, you can have both. If Federer gave the impression of using less power, it was because he had a more powerful serve at the entrance that made his job easier later. But honestly I think that the technique and the talent is similar in both, just that Alcaraz has to work more because his serve still doesn't give him the advantage that gave to Roger. By the way, thanks for this videos. They're great. Edit: Ok, I just reread your comment and I realized that you weren't talking about technique, but tactic. In the end he is only 19 years old, the tactic is something that will improve over time. It's the downside of being so good and talented that people forget that he's still a developing player with a lot to learn. Federer exploded at the age of 22, with a lot more experience. Carlitos has just arrived and although he has won so much, he is still very new.
@@seju8242 Excellent summary. That's the key for him. Not chasing everything down but finding the right balance. In short, harnessing all his tools especially serve placement to become more efficient. I think of what Boris Becker once told Djokovic at the beginning of their coaching journey. "...if you can finish a point in under 4 shots why don't you do it"? It took a long time but Novak's Spot serving is absolutely amazing today and he plays to finish points faster very similar to what Nadal does today. But it took them a long time and in no small part due to the right coaches. Carlos has the ability and a coach who played a attacking game on all surfaces (except maybe his grass court play wasn't as good), so I believe he will adjust to shorten points even more and not run down everything. It's a process, but he will get there one day and when does look out.
Good video. I think Carlos will have an injuried riddled career. His game is too hard on the body. He works so hard for points. He wants to play aggressively but this requires talent and subtle tactics that he doesn't have so he will grind everything out. He has just suffered another injury. Unfortnately in this era of string and racket technology it's easier to play defense 1st than offense. Only Fed was talented enough to pull it off consistently.
Putting Alcaraz and the words "lack of talent" together, you show that you haven't seen him play much. If there's one thing he's shown, it's pure talent. Federer benefited from a more powerful serve that saved him work, that's true, but to perform the magic that Alcaraz does from every point on the court, you need talent, not just power. He is a teenager, which means his muscles are still growing, making them more prone to injury. Also as his coach has explained, many times he chases balls that are impossible, which puts him at greater risk of injury. That has nothing to do with talent. In fact, since Federer I dare to say that few have appeared with the natural talent of Alcaraz. Managing the balls that he have to chase or not is something that he will learn over time. Don't forget he just arrived to the circuit.
Just as with Roger, this will be a continuous series on my channel. I hope you enjoy it! Don't forget to leave a like and a comment :)
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I knew you'd get it Raz. I'll just stay here and watch CA :)
Thank you. Carlos has so much in common with Roger's style. He is so much fun to watch.
Doing Alcaraz is a great one after Roger…and thanks for this one too. Those last few points against Nadal have the best court level view ever. Carpe diem and wishing Carlos stays healthy enough to give the tennis world the magic he gave us last year
Carlitos is so good. Hope he can stay healthy this year. Wishing him all the best today and always.
I love these videos, hope you can make more about Alcaraz 😊
I love court level view it shows the topspin and rpm of the best players in the world
Carlito #1 🏆
Is the best, his technical game is better than any of the top level
Federer nearest successor
Why isn't all tennis shot like this? Way more exciting to watch than the traditional bird's eye view.
Carlos's athleticism sets him apart from the rest.
For real, it's not just he's extremely fast, he's extremely strong for his size, dude straight up out hitting guys like Zverev, Khachanov exc
@@razgriz1ne1ne48 Carlos is huge these days!
Just reminiscent of the young Federer. Their play style is very similar, just that Fed takes the ball just a bit earlier and charges the net more often, while Alcaraz stays on the power button longer
Fed had more elegance, Alcaraz is more power. What they have in common is they both are very eager to play their forehand as much as possible
When you take into account how much weaker Alcaraz's serve is compared to Federer, you'll realise that his willingness to come forward is actually greater than Federer's, and a higher % of his volleys are tough.
@@586seven thats a good observation
@@586seven You're wrong there. Fed is just more aggressive and a far better volleyer than Alcaraz, serve or no serve regardless. Federer also has more approach shot options with his aggressive backhand slice, but overall Federer is a more potent volleyer
not in 100 years will someone be on the same level as federer. maybe never
Hey Raz! Question for you: I love Carlos and his relentless game, but when do you think he'll adjust his game to prevent consistent injuries? And what part would he change to do that?
I've had the same thoughts after watching his first matches in 2023. He just powers and keeps on going. Doesn't seem to have much of a tactic to make the game easier for him at the moment, which is surprising considering he has a former top player as a coach in Ferrero. But I always thought the same with Nadal... 2009-2013 it always looked like he was done after some great success where matches took a toll on his body. But here he is a decade later still likely to win the French Open for the 18359254th time.
What does that mean for Alcaraz? For one thing, not everyone is Rafa, but at the same time we can expect athletes today and tomorrow to last longer than we thought just a few years ago. Even if they have a playing style that is prone to injuries. My guess is that Alcaraz will have good longetivity if he can avoid big injuries. I think he will adjust his game... eventually. Not this year or the next. Unfortunately I think it will be injuries that will make him reflect upon this, not the other way around; him changing tactics to prevent them in the first place.
Nonetheless Alcaraz is the player I look forward to following in the coming years and that will reflect in the videos I'll publish :)
@@RazOls I don't think you're quite right there. If there is something that Alcaraz has shown, it's that he has impressive natural technique and talent. The issue of injuries does not have to do with lesser technique, but rather, as one of his coaches explained the other day in an interview, he chases ALL balls, even the impossible ones, also in training. As an anecdote, he even told that days before going to Buenos Aires, at the academy Carlos fell into the corner of one of the courts for chasing an impossible-to-reach ball. That, puts him at greater risk (being a teenager and having a body still in development also increases the chances of muscle injuries). That will be something that he will control more over time. At 19 years old, he does absolute magic with the ball and is tremendously effective at the net, for that you need talent and technique, not only power. There are people who associate power with having less technique, and that is false and Alcaraz is demonstrating it, you can have both. If Federer gave the impression of using less power, it was because he had a more powerful serve at the entrance that made his job easier later. But honestly I think that the technique and the talent is similar in both, just that Alcaraz has to work more because his serve still doesn't give him the advantage that gave to Roger.
By the way, thanks for this videos. They're great.
Edit: Ok, I just reread your comment and I realized that you weren't talking about technique, but tactic. In the end he is only 19 years old, the tactic is something that will improve over time. It's the downside of being so good and talented that people forget that he's still a developing player with a lot to learn. Federer exploded at the age of 22, with a lot more experience. Carlitos has just arrived and although he has won so much, he is still very new.
@@seju8242 Excellent summary. That's the key for him. Not chasing everything down but finding the right balance. In short, harnessing all his tools especially serve placement to become more efficient. I think of what Boris Becker once told Djokovic at the beginning of their coaching journey. "...if you can finish a point in under 4 shots why don't you do it"? It took a long time but Novak's Spot serving is absolutely amazing today and he plays to finish points faster very similar to what Nadal does today. But it took them a long time and in no small part due to the right coaches. Carlos has the ability and a coach who played a attacking game on all surfaces (except maybe his grass court play wasn't as good), so I believe he will adjust to shorten points even more and not run down everything. It's a process, but he will get there one day and when does look out.
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4:37 is the sickest shot in this clip.
And it’s by Nadal. (Anyone who’s ever played tennis knows what I mean)
haha well spotted
Fast, powerful, sharp, accurate, knows how to come in after a deep shot, and about drop shots. I'll try to get interested, but...
Good video. I think Carlos will have an injuried riddled career. His game is too hard on the body. He works so hard for points. He wants to play aggressively but this requires talent and subtle tactics that he doesn't have so he will grind everything out. He has just suffered another injury. Unfortnately in this era of string and racket technology it's easier to play defense 1st than offense. Only Fed was talented enough to pull it off consistently.
Putting Alcaraz and the words "lack of talent" together, you show that you haven't seen him play much. If there's one thing he's shown, it's pure talent. Federer benefited from a more powerful serve that saved him work, that's true, but to perform the magic that Alcaraz does from every point on the court, you need talent, not just power. He is a teenager, which means his muscles are still growing, making them more prone to injury. Also as his coach has explained, many times he chases balls that are impossible, which puts him at greater risk of injury. That has nothing to do with talent. In fact, since Federer I dare to say that few have appeared with the natural talent of Alcaraz. Managing the balls that he have to chase or not is something that he will learn over time. Don't forget he just arrived to the circuit.
Alcatrash is over it was fun (not) dell with it
Someone has an agenda....
Someone needs to take their meds