Carlos Alcaraz’s coach Juan Carlos Ferrero has revealed to Eurosport the approach taken against Novak Djokovic to achieve a first Wimbledon men’s singles title for his charge.
The 20-year-old was competing in just his fourth competition on grass, and he overcame the 23-time Grand Slam champion Djokovic in Sunday’s epic final at the All England Club to claim his second Grand Slam title.
Ad Former world No. 1 Ferrero identified the respective styles of Djokovic, Andy Murray and Roger Federer and revealed that he and Alcaraz took elements from each star heading into the tournament.
WimbledonWilander and Robson want 'another 10 years' of Alcaraz-Djokovic rivalry4 HOURS AGO When asked by Eurosport's Mats Wilander and Barbara Schett about the key to Alcaraz’s quick adaptation to playing on grass, he said: “It's very difficult to say, I think he takes things on board very quickly, and we've also seen a lot of videos of players that move very quickly here. «So, we copied a little of Murray, Roger and Novak, and he tries to copy a little bit the same.