Serena Williams’ ex-coach explains what people are getting badly wrong about Carlos Alcaraz, ‘this is so far off’
Carlos Alcaraz returns to a tennis court this week for the first time since the US Open, playing for Team Europe at the Laver Cup....
Rick Macci, former coach of WTA legend Serena Williams, has spoken out about the misconceptions surrounding young tennis star Carlos Alcaraz. Macci took to X to clarify that the criticism directed at Alcaraz for being "too nice" and needing to be more ruthless is inaccurate. Macci emphasized that greatness comes in various forms and that Alcaraz's humility and magical abilities should not be altered.
Alcaraz, now 23 years old, has already achieved incredible success in his tennis career. He has won seven Grand Slam titles, holds the number one ranking, and has completed the career Grand Slam. Macci highlighted Alcaraz's superpower of humility, noting that it is a unique and valuable trait that should not be compromised.
Interestingly, Alcaraz has made a strategic decision not to participate in the Davis Cup qualifiers for Spain, choosing instead to play in the Laver Cup instead. This decision, according to Macci, showcases Alcaraz's wisdom and self-awareness. Macci praised Alcaraz for skipping the Davis Cup, stating that it was a smart move to prioritize rest and recovery before facing the best players in the world once again.
Spain's performance in the Davis Cup without Alcaraz was impressive, as they defeated Chile 4-0 and advanced to the Davis Cup Finals, where they will face either Great Britain or Germany in the quarterfinals.
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