Arnaud Clément on Alcaraz's weakness: "His problem is knowing what to do when".

Elio Valotto

le 29/11/2024 à 13h48

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Shortly after the announcement of the unexpected collaboration between Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray, Eurosport had some fun imagining what it would be like if Rafael Nadal or Roger Federer became coaches on the circuit.

Arnaud Clément, former world number 10 and Eurosport consultant, took the liberty of imagining what these two legends could bring to a certain Carlos Alcaraz: "Alcaraz knows how to do everything: his problem is knowing what to do when. Both Nadal and Federer could obviously help him in this respect. Sometimes he's very clear in his head and he's the epitome of accuracy, at other times he makes mistakes.

And that coincides with a lack of freshness. Often, there's work to be done on the programming of exhibitions, for example. It all depends on what he's aiming for: the greatest number of Grand Slam victories? He's off to a good start, but it's a long-term process.