Roger Federer’s coach affords Carlos Alcaraz assist to stake his declare in GOAT race

Roger Federer’s former coach has instructed Carlos Alcaraz he wants extra consistency in his service video games. Severin Luthi has defined the important thing space of the Spaniard’s sport that wants enhancing. 

Alcaraz shocked Novak Djokovic to win Wimbledon final month, securing the second Grand Slam of his fledgling profession. The 20-year-old will even hope to topple the Serb at subsequent month’s US Open, bidding to retain his title. 

Luthi, who oversaw the ultimate 15 years of Federer’s profession, admits he enjoys watching Alcaraz. However, he believes the teenager can enhance throughout his personal service video games. Improving that side of his sport may assist him enter the race to be topped the best participant of all time – a frequent debate involving Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic. 

“Absolutely. I like watching him, he plays in a variety of ways, something always happens when he’s on the pitch,” Luthi instructed Blick. “I really like his energy. He also still has ups and downs in his service games. But of course he is a very complete player.”

He added: “He definitely has everything to win many Grand Slam tournaments. And yet we don’t know what will happen in two years. 

“What if he hurts himself? What if another one comes in a few years that we all say is even more incredible? And: We can’t estimate how someone reacts to the great success so early. In sports, we always live in the moment. I learned that in my career.”

Alcaraz will doubtless tackle board Luthi’s feedback, particularly after being described as a ‘quick learner’ by former Wimbledon champion Andy Murray. 

Meanwhile, Luthi revealed that he had obtained affords to teach different gamers following Federer’s retirement final 12 months. However, he selected to take day trip as he didn’t wish to observe one other participant on tour within the speedy aftermath of Federer’s swansong.