Its very important to him to be very motivated and one of the big reasons to increase his level very much is the team that he has around him. 119 to a career-high of No. Antonio Martinez Cascales, your former coach and now Alcarazs co-coach, said in an interview with CLAY that he has seen hits in training that he had never come across in his life. Andy was playing at home at an amazing level. Roland Garros is a very clear objective for him, also to be more consistent in the clay court season. He plays from the backhand and the forehand very strong all the time. Twitter: https://twitter.com/usopenFacebook: https://facebook.com/usopentennisInstagram: https://instagram.com/usopenWebsite: https://www.usopen.orgTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@usopen I wish Carlos can compete with Rafa and Novak as much as possible. In a recent interview with El Partidazo de COPE, Ferrero stated that he wants the Spanish teenager to stay humble and clinch his maiden Major title at the ongoing US Open. Ferrero expressed his desire to see Alcaraz win as many as 30 Grand Slam titles. During his playing career, Ferrero played against the Big 3 of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic many times. Finally, I think hes used to it and he put it away and he goes his own way to always work very hard and to try to make his own career. He likes to be very aggressive all the time. Is there any shot that you have seen in training that you havent seen in tournaments? While he expects Daniil Medvedev, Alexander Zverev and Stefanos Tsitsipas to make a big impact, he feels that youngsters like Jannik Sinner, Sebastian Korda and even Carlos Alcaraz can match their level on court. Can you remember the last time you . All of them have accomplished amazing things. He is playing less, but if he keeps being competitive when he does, why should we speak about retirement? Notably, Alcaraz was only 16 when the 43-year-old Spaniard took him under his wing. Together, they have won six trophies, including the Miami Open and Madrid Open in 2022. Cookie Notice Well, I follow my players routines. Of course, the comparison is going to be there because for people here in Spain, its been a long time that we havent had anyone at the age of 16 or 17 [playing] this kind of level. Will the big rivals in 2023 still be Nadal and Djokovic? In the same year, he also achieved his career-high no.1 in the ATP rankings. How did you get to know Carlos? Theres a lot of motivation when youre playing good matches during all the year since first round and in many tournaments. Tommy Paul's girlfriend is damn sensual: jeans go down! Its like when I was a tennis player, choose a team and have confidence in it; thats key. It is absurd to imagine all that they have done. Alcaraz's career has benefitted a lot due to his involvement with the Spanish coach. Please disable your ad blocker to view the video content. Ferrero feels it would have been a great opportunity for young Alcaraz to play against the 22-time Grand Slam champion at such an important stage of the tournament. In some ways yes, in others no. Do you ever get tired of this sport? Also, you were coaching Alexander Zverev in 2017, and recently he made a comeback after facing a career-threatening injury at French Open. He explained: "Carlos' father runs a club in Murcia. His desire to Alcaraz reached the 2022 US Open semifinals by winning a five-set epic against Jannik Sinner. .tourney-details.action-buttons a[href*="watch-live"] { It probably happens to a lot of tennis players: Taking the look back now, I feel I could have won more titles by changing few things but I dont have regrets. Finally, a more personal question: You are now 42 years old. The difference between us was professionalism, he had a very different culture to mine. August 18, 2006. Camila Giorgi is a dream in Miami: my god what an outfit! Newspapers in German Newspapers from Germany. In the same interview, Ferrero explained how the professional relationship with Carlos Alcaraz was born: above all, because the Spaniard chose the current coach's academy and not that of his father. No, not anymore. You have played the Big 3 multiple times, and you have won and lost against all three of them. tennis is my life As a player I grew in the academy and beyond that I felt like we were growing together. Interestingly, with the sole exception of Andy Murray, no one apart from the Big 3 has held the top position in the ATP rankings in the last 17 years. Apart from winning the French Open in 2003, Ferrero was the runner-up in the 2002 French Open and in the 2003 US Open. The school is beautiful and they teach well. Thats why he can stay in the match for three and a half hours and he can play against guys who are older than him. Former tennis world no.1 and 2003 Roland Garros Champion, Juan Carlos Ferrero, spoke exclusively to The Double Bagel Podcast last week talking about the highlights of his tennis playing career and what he has been doing post-retirement. Don't miss a moment of the US Open! Sasa Ozmo December 21, 2020 Your comments It was an emotional moment as Alcaraz has dedicated his run to his coach, whose father Eduardo passed away before the tournament. Juan Carlos Ferrero Press Conference | 2022 US Open Final US Open Tennis Championships 752K subscribers 1 Dislike Share 1 view Sep 11, 2022 Don't miss a moment of the US Open! Juan Carlos Ferrero talked about Alcaraz and Djokovic, He told: "We will try to find our way. Sometimes not everything evolves for the better. Sascha (Note: Alexander Zverev) has proven that he has the level to win a Grand Slam. Obviously you cannot find that many people who are 16 and can play that kind of level that easy going. Andy Roddick has said something he looks for in younger players is easy power. 7-6, 7-6. But I think he can do it if he keeps working so well. "I would love for him. Following the sport Its very rare. Of course, Djokovic is the main favorite opponent to beat. I was pretty motivated for it. I remember that tournament without regrets. Indian Wells is a tournament he would like to win, there are a lot of tournaments that motivate him a lot. Carlos has had a fantastic year, to equal it would be a super success and to improve on it, you cant even count on it. In his performance on the court, he has very fast hands. I stay every day on the court and I can see the big difference in how much hes improved since last year. The way I train is very much my own: a lot of intensity with very clear objectives. Well, obviously to be number one you have to have a lot of good things, and comparisons are always there. Juan Carlos Ferrero won our tournament in 2010 and this year he came back for an exhibition match with Andre Agassi and Goran Ivanievi. He has a lot of things to improve, says Ferrero. He is obviously a young man who still has a lot of goals to achieve. He has had to adapt after the US Open title to everything that is happening to him, that had to take its toll, as was normal, as was to be expected. We agree. Alcaraz is coached by former World No. But I think his mental game is what he improved the most. And I live in the academy, I have everything very easy to keep myself well. Now World No.1 Novak Djokovic will be playing the remaining 3 Slams in 2023, so how can Carlos Alacaraz stop Djokovic at Slams? A year and a half before he was playing juniors and he didnt see many boys that had the game that Carlos has. Ferrero stated that. His coach Juan Carlos Ferrero spoke on the matter, in an interview with Essentially Sports. Moreover, Alcaraz also became the World no.1 last year. Carlos Alcaraz is currently being coached by former World No. As you work with one of the most promising young players, who do you think will dominate men's tennis in five years? Nicknamed as Mosquito, Ferrero also won 16 career titles, including 4 Masters 1000 titles. #NextGenATP Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz, 16, broke through on the ATP Tour in February, beating 2017 Monte-Carlo finalist Albert Ramos-Vinolas in Rio de Janeiro 7-6(2), 4-6, 7-6(2) to become the youngest player to win an ATP 500 match in series history (since 2009) and the youngest Spaniard to win an ATP Tour match since Rafael Nadal at 2002 Mallorca. Nadal won two Grand Slams last year. He regrets not being able to compete against Roger Federer. border-left: 2px solid; In 2003, he won his first-ever Grand Slam title at the French Open beating Martin Verkerk in the final. It worked different than others that when retire open an academy with their name. Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal were part of the same half of the men's singles draw at the 2022 US Open and were expected to face each other in the semifinals. We didnt quite fit together in some aspects and we decided to go our separate ways and now whenever we see each other we have a magnificent relationship with him, his family and all his team. Ferrero, who won the French Open singles title in 2003 and reached the US Open final the same year, is enjoying Alcaraz's success more than he enjoyed his own back in the day. Why? It is very nice, there is a very good relationship, very healthy (with Nadal) and it is being very nice to live it, of course. There are other great players that Carlos will have to. He will retire when he doesnt feel competitive and is not having a good time. Subscribe now:. But hes a little bit used to it, because most of the people here in Spain, they come to him many times and tell him hes going to be the next Rafa Nadal. Since I met him when he was 14, 15, I knew of his potential, about his level," Ferrero told USOpen.org. to be happy with himself and the work he does, to give one hundred percent, it is his obligation. And if traveling that much isn't an option, I know I can support Academy players without traveling a lot and that's something I like." Then in 2019, Ferrero found his perfect pupil in Alcaraz, who shared the same views as him. I think thats very important. While Nadal won his first Major at just 19, Djokovic and Federer won their maiden Grand Slam titles at 20 and 22 years, respectively. Also read: Novak Djokovic vs Roger Federer vs Rafael Nadal: Who is the GOAT in purely statistical terms? What motivated you to start your academy, coaching career, and travel the world with tennis players? What do you think Carlos can achieve this season? Rafa and Djokovic have earned to be there, you cant exclude them. Abel Antn Rodrigo (born 24 October 1962 in Ojuel, municipality of Cabrejas del Campo, Soria) is a Spanish long-distance runner.He won gold medals in the marathon at the 1997 and the 1999 World Championships in Athletics.In 1998 Antn became the first Spanish runner to win the London Marathon.He also won the Berlin Marathon in 1996, giving him major marathon championships in 4 consecutive . Please logout and login again. Alexander Zverev (l.) mit seinem frheren Trainer Juan Carlos Ferrero bei einer Trainingseinheit Mitte Januar. At 43, he is practically the same as he was at 23, although he admits he no longer has the physical or tennis reserves to play a set on equal terms with Carlos Alcaraz, the man he has been patiently building up as a player for the past five years, the young man he installed at number one in the 2022 season. The big difference is that before you used to build the point more, now you play a lot to destroy, there is a lot of explosiveness in the players, a lot of power, you dont build the point so much. How long do you think tennis will remain so important in your personal and professional life? How rare is that attribute for someone Carlos age? And I recognise that in some things Im quite square, but in other things I wasnt so square. Weve got all what a player needs to be professional; physio, psychology, fitness, experience in the circuit. It was already very high before, but Rafael Nadal took it to another level. I'm happy with what I've achieved as a player. You have had a pretty successful career as a tennis player. In any case, I will always try to support tennis players. and our Former tennis world no.1 and 2003 Roland Garros Champion, Juan Carlos Ferrero, spoke exclusively to The Double Bagel Podcast last week talking about the highlights of his tennis playing. I think so. Hi all, I am a tennis journalist and will be interviewing Juan Carlos Ferrero for my podcast this week for 30 minutes. After retiring from tennis in 2012, Ferrero started to focus on his academy, which is in Alicante, named Juan Carlos Ferrero Tennis Academy. Thats why maybe Carlos is at this level now. I remember one in Holland which was quite a shock, another in Morocco which was at home, but we seemed to be away from home. Nadal beat Alcaraz at the Indian Wells Masters earlier this year and in Madrid last year. Carlos outdid himself mentally. Physically, of course, hes a little bit stronger than when I met him for the first time. When youre young you dont know how to deal with all the setbacks that arise during the season, and he has grown in that respect. Carlos Alcarazs Coach Juan Carlos Ferrero Explains the Reason Behind His So it was very easy seeing him play some matches. He told: "Nadal won two Grand Slams last year. The balls are different, the racquets are different, the strings have improved, the courts are generally slower. All about the most admired couples in tennis, Be the first one to comment on this story. Well try to find our way. PressReader. How do you see the current status of Alexander Zverev? But we would like to end the year at least in the top 15 in the world rankings. In terms of the schedule for the players its better, but in terms of attracting the public, its not. In the club, on the other hand, he only grew up on clay courts, so of course he feels very comfortable on clay. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. become a sports journalist inspired him to take up a degree in journalism and As a player, I tried to be calm, but of course inside of me I have some big nerves [watching him]. It is not the relationship between Toni and Rafael Nadal, as there is no kinship, but it is clear that Ferrero applies some of the Prussian discipline that trained that nephew who won 14 times Roland Garros. Alcaraz and Nadal have never played against each other at the Grand Slams. It becomes bigger as I start winning and support the investments. Rafael Nadal has definitely increased tennis's presence in the Spanish media. I dont give the necessary level to give him a very even set. Nadal and Djokovic can win playing between bad and average, is Alcaraz already at that level? Ending my professional career on the tour was made a lot easier because I knew I had the academy and would stay connected to tennis. Clays managing editor has covered more than 60 Grand Slam tournaments since 1996. But the legacy of Ferrero did not end when he retired from professional tennis since his life is still linked to the sport. I didnt start the Academy. Tennis players co-live with pain. The thing is, he always was competing against guys who were older. We have high goals for this year. Being his coach I see those shots that Antonio talks about. The Spanish icon started working with Alcaraz in September 2018. - He is obviously a young man who still has a lot of goals to achieve. J. FERRERO/R. The tour is mainly played on hard court. Once you win so good players, reaching the number 1 in direct match against Agassi, but I was clearly tired. Echeverra , Carlos Francisco , Historia crtica del arte costarricense ( San Jos , Editorial Universidad Estatal a Distancia , 1986 ) , pp . On a mental level he is a good player who is growing in that aspect, on a competitive level he is very good, on a stroke level he has that aggression of Djokovic, that approach to the net of Roger and mentally, obviously, Rafa. What would be a success in 2023? Another top player you have worked with is Alexander Zverev. Finally, one personal question: How long do you wish to keep traveling as a coach? Please logout and login again. Last year, both players claimed their first Grand Slam title, with 18-year-old Raducanu becoming the first-ever qualifier to achieve the feat. He clearly reaches the final in a better physical state. In an exclusive interview with EssentiallySports, the Spaniard presented his opinion about the GOAT debate. Look out for highlights, extended highlights, full matches, press conferences, on-court interviews, hot shots, compilations and more! Do you think Carlos has that? He is pretty good and leads the training of Carlos when he was young but try to differentiate. width: 32px; In a recent interview with El Partidazo de COPE, Ferrero stated that he wants the Spanish teenager to stay humble and clinch his maiden Major title at the ongoing US Open. Are you satisfied with your tennis career? No one likes to lose a final. I hope he can be back at his best the soonest. Carlos Alcaraz's coach Juan Carlos Ferrero reckons Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic are going to duke it out with his ward for Grand Slams this year, along with others like Alexander Zverev, Daniil Med Ferrero played and practiced against the likes of Rafa Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and Roger Federer in his era. I think none of them will be as good as they are without the others. So now, even the match against Albert Ramos-Vinolas in Rio, the guy was 32 and hes 16, and obviously the most important thing for him is that he improved physically very much. Former Spanish tennis player Juan Carlos Ferrero is currently best known as the coach of the 19-year-old tennis sensation Carlos Alcaraz. What we want is for him to stay at the top for a long time, to keep playing well, to keep competing and winning very important tournaments. Accordingly, it is important to master the game on this surface. The same with Argentina in Malaga. Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal: The Lives and Careers of Two Tennis Legends. I hadnt heard that! What goals can a player who last season won his first Grand Slam and closed the year as number one set himself? In the interview, Juan Carlos Ferrero clarified his stance and explained the reason for his sly comment. The tournament takes place for the 142nd time and is the fourth and final Grand Slam of the year. In contrast, Next Gen players like Tsitsipas and Zverev are yet to win a Major and Medvedev did so at the age of 25. He will make it better. I play too much long matches in straight days due to the rain. Daniil Medvedev is the mens singles reigning champion and Emma Raducanu is the womens singles reigning champion. Do you see Nadal playing until he is 40? In an interview with tennisnet.com , Juan Carlos Ferrero talks about his close connection to tennis, the common goals with protg Carlos Alcaraz and explains how important tennis is in his home country of Spain. Spain has been at the top of the world for a long time. Luckily I have a great team to help manage all of this. For you, the end of your career as a player was not even remotely a farewell to tennis - working with players like Alexander Zverev or Carlos Alcaraz as a coach and running your own successful academy. Carlos plays too fast for me. It was strange. Safe to say, he changed the young Spaniards career completely, as he won the US Open in 2022. Knowing that you still play tennis a lot, do you ever jump on court with Carlos as sort of a test? The most difficult and complicated was the passing-shot to De Miaur match point down at the Conde de God. Carlos Alcaraz received a special surprise in Miami his coach Juan Carlos Ferrero ahead of his first ATP Masters 1000 final. "Carlos is a player that likes to be very aggressive. An ad blocker has likely prevented this video content from loading. At the same time, the former World No. Obviously the motivation that he has is to play these kinds of tournaments and these kinds of matches. As long as I feel motivate with a Project and if Im able to conciliate it with my family, Ill keep traveling. And what does Alcaraz have in common with the player who was Juan Carlos Ferrero? Carlos Alcaraz stands two wins away from becoming the new ATP World No. The Big 3 have delivered top performances over and over again and have played well on every surface. What has he improved the most since you first met him? Your login session has expired. If you enjoyed this interview with Juan Carlos Ferrero, dont miss this link to many other interviews with the great tennis stars. .is-mobile .scores-daily-schedule-content td.day-table-seed, .scores-results-content td.day-table-seed { padding-left: 0px; Juan Carlos Ferrero. To be compared with these players, a little bit of each, for us are magic words. Djokovic and Rafa are going to make it very difficult for him, as well as other players. I think he has taken a big step up, because when I first met him, he was 14. Archived post. He retired in 2012 and has coached Alexander Zverev, and is now coaching 16-year-old Carlos Alcaraz.More info: thedoublebagel.co.ukFollow me on Twitter for latest podcast news: @MrEricHan (www.twitter.com/MrEricHan) Scan this QR code to download the app now. As he has said, he still has a lot of desire and I think it is the physical that will set the limits. 63-64 y 69-70 . This years tournament is set to feature a range of greats and future stars looking to add to their records and cement their place in tennis history. Do you feel the change of guard finally coming in tennis? Then he talked about Alcarazs future and his one regret while discussing his coaching future and Nadals potential retirement. Speaking on a program on Spanish radio station Onda Cero recently, Alcaraz's coach and former player Juan Carlos Ferrero clarified why the 19-year-old was so pumped up. It will make him better. Carlos has always had that, since he was a kid, Ive seen him have bad days when he can get himself together and come back after a very bad set. Its crazy to think on all what theyve done. Coaching is a daily job, if you travel with someone else for a few weeks youre not doing your job one hundred per cent. Of course, certainly Novak Djokovic is the main rival to overcome.". He's still young and will of course continue to develop, but he seems to have settled on a certain style in many ways. I went to see some matches and I heard about this little boy who was playing at such a good level at the age of 14, so I drove over there to watch him. He pulls fantastic shots out of the hat. He loves to finish points at the net. Hes not the typical player who only plays on clay courts. There are other great players that Carlos will have to beat if he is to win another Grand Slam. If you train two players you dont give one hundred percent. Ferrero also disclosed the names of players he believes could dominate the sport in the coming years. I saw him here at the JC Ferrero-Equelite Sports Academy playing a tournament. Hes used to playing against people older than him. Juan Carlos Ferrero is a former No 1 ATP Player with a Grand Slam win, 3 Davis Cups, and 16 ATP Titles to name some of his accomplishments. Yes, in these four years Ive seen fantastic shots, magic, talent, hes a different player to anything Ive ever seen. What do you think about Nadal and Alcarazs comparisons with Alcaraz winning a Grand Slam last year? Hes playing very aggressive from the baseline and he needs to improve a little bit his serve. Thats a lot. You played in a successful era of Spanish tennis just before Rafa Nadal reached his highest level. 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