Paul Annacone, Roger Federer's former coach, believes that Carlos Alcaraz is the most complete young player we've ever seen on the Atp Tour.
It's not a grandiose statement by any means because it's been said so many times already. Alcaraz is certainly one of the most complete young stars to emerge in recent memory. Some of the things he did were quite special, including becoming the youngest world number one ever.
That doesn't just happen by chance and it came after a sudden and dramatic rise as a teenager. His Wimbledon triumph over Djokovic further cemented his status as a special player and now it's about finding out how his career shapes out.
He's good enough to win 10+ Grand Slams, which is something that Federer's former coach, Paul Annacone, who spoke on the Rock n Roll Tennis Podcast, certainly sees in his future.
I think Alcaraz, if he could stay healthy,...
It's not a grandiose statement by any means because it's been said so many times already. Alcaraz is certainly one of the most complete young stars to emerge in recent memory. Some of the things he did were quite special, including becoming the youngest world number one ever.
That doesn't just happen by chance and it came after a sudden and dramatic rise as a teenager. His Wimbledon triumph over Djokovic further cemented his status as a special player and now it's about finding out how his career shapes out.
He's good enough to win 10+ Grand Slams, which is something that Federer's former coach, Paul Annacone, who spoke on the Rock n Roll Tennis Podcast, certainly sees in his future.
I think Alcaraz, if he could stay healthy,...
- 12/19/2023
- Tennis Infinity
As the new Atp season approaches, Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz are ahead of the pack according to the former Roger Federer coach, Paul Annacone.
The 2024 season is slowly approaching, and predictions are starting to roll in. After all, we're about a month away from the first Grand Slam of the year and there won't be a lot of time for players to get things right once they start playing.
Neither Djokovic nor Alcaraz needs too much time as they proved this year how quickly they can flip the switch. Alcaraz's sudden rise on grass was spectacular to see, and it was straight out of Djokovic's playbook.
Those two are the players your mind goes to when you think about Grand Slams. Novak Djokovic won three out of four last year and has been dominant in Australia over the years.
Carlos Alcaraz can also be dangerous down under, and according to Paul Annacone,...
The 2024 season is slowly approaching, and predictions are starting to roll in. After all, we're about a month away from the first Grand Slam of the year and there won't be a lot of time for players to get things right once they start playing.
Neither Djokovic nor Alcaraz needs too much time as they proved this year how quickly they can flip the switch. Alcaraz's sudden rise on grass was spectacular to see, and it was straight out of Djokovic's playbook.
Those two are the players your mind goes to when you think about Grand Slams. Novak Djokovic won three out of four last year and has been dominant in Australia over the years.
Carlos Alcaraz can also be dangerous down under, and according to Paul Annacone,...
- 12/19/2023
- Tennis Infinity
The former coach of Roger Federer, Paul Annacone, believes that Carlos Alcaraz's journey will have to go through Novak Djokovic.
The 36-year-old Serbian is still one of the best players in the world, which he proved this year multiple times. He's likely going to finish as number one in front of Alcaraz in 2023, and that shows that if the Spaniard wants to be at the top, he'll have to go through Djokovic.
It's just how it happens in tennis because Djokovic himself had to go through Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal to find himself at the top. Alcaraz now needs to prove that he can because the last time he took the top spot, Djokovic couldn't play.
Annacone talked to the Tennis Channel's Inside-In Podcast on which he discussed the young Spaniard's career, as well as his coach Juan Carlos Ferrero.
The Alcaraz quote I wanted to get back to.
The 36-year-old Serbian is still one of the best players in the world, which he proved this year multiple times. He's likely going to finish as number one in front of Alcaraz in 2023, and that shows that if the Spaniard wants to be at the top, he'll have to go through Djokovic.
It's just how it happens in tennis because Djokovic himself had to go through Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal to find himself at the top. Alcaraz now needs to prove that he can because the last time he took the top spot, Djokovic couldn't play.
Annacone talked to the Tennis Channel's Inside-In Podcast on which he discussed the young Spaniard's career, as well as his coach Juan Carlos Ferrero.
The Alcaraz quote I wanted to get back to.
- 11/12/2023
- Tennis Infinity
Roger Federer's ex-coach Paul Annacone has labeled Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic "a little bit better" than the rest of the tour.
Djokovic and his young Spanish rival have been comfortably the world's top two for the entire season and have played ping pong with the World No. 1 ranking no fewer than seven times in 2023.
And ahead of the final tournament of the season - the Atp Finals - Djokovic is destined to finish another record-setting season as the year-end No. 1 for a record-extending eighth time. He only needs to win one round-robin match.
The Serbian machine has won three of the four Grand Slams this season in addition to a couple of Masters 1000 titles. His success in Paris-Bercy was the 40th Masters title of his legendary career - making him the first man to get to this number.
Alcaraz, meanwhile, won Wimbledon, defeating Djokovic in a thrilling final.
Djokovic and his young Spanish rival have been comfortably the world's top two for the entire season and have played ping pong with the World No. 1 ranking no fewer than seven times in 2023.
And ahead of the final tournament of the season - the Atp Finals - Djokovic is destined to finish another record-setting season as the year-end No. 1 for a record-extending eighth time. He only needs to win one round-robin match.
The Serbian machine has won three of the four Grand Slams this season in addition to a couple of Masters 1000 titles. His success in Paris-Bercy was the 40th Masters title of his legendary career - making him the first man to get to this number.
Alcaraz, meanwhile, won Wimbledon, defeating Djokovic in a thrilling final.
- 11/11/2023
- Tennis Infinity
Paul Annacone called Holger Rune 's recent alliance with six-time former Grand Slam champion Boris Becker a "match made in heaven", but remained skeptical on whether it will work.
Annacone, a former Atp pro himself with a career-high ranking of No. 12 during his playing, and a very successful tennis coach, has worked with retired major champions like Pete Sampras and Roger Federer and knows the blueprint of what makes a partnership successful.
Annacone's principles about coaching are not solely reliant on hiring a big-name coach, but it is whether there is chemistry between player and coach. A few weeks ago, Holger Rune confirmed the appointment of Boris Becker to replace Patrick Mouratoglou in a bid to end his slump on the Atp Tour.
Rune had won once in his last 11 matches across all competitions and was left with no choice but to part ways with Serena Williams' former coach in...
Annacone, a former Atp pro himself with a career-high ranking of No. 12 during his playing, and a very successful tennis coach, has worked with retired major champions like Pete Sampras and Roger Federer and knows the blueprint of what makes a partnership successful.
Annacone's principles about coaching are not solely reliant on hiring a big-name coach, but it is whether there is chemistry between player and coach. A few weeks ago, Holger Rune confirmed the appointment of Boris Becker to replace Patrick Mouratoglou in a bid to end his slump on the Atp Tour.
Rune had won once in his last 11 matches across all competitions and was left with no choice but to part ways with Serena Williams' former coach in...
- 10/26/2023
- Tennis Infinity
Roger Federer 's ex-coach Paul Annacone revealed one of the Swiss' intangible traits of being unperturbed by minor things beyond his control.
Annacone famously worked with Federer for a period of three years between 2010 and 2013. Under Annacone's watch, Federer returned to World No. 1 briefly in 2012 after winning his 17th Grand Slam at Wimbledon that year.
But Annacone's spell in charge of Federer's camp coincided with the Swiss' major slump in 2013, in which he failed to reach a single Grand Slam final for the first time since 2002. Federer also slipped to his worst Atp ranking since he won a maiden major title at the 2003 Wimbledon.
Federer, however, reflected on their time together with pride and a feeling of fulfillment in their three-year plan. Annacone has previously worked with some high-profile names in the sport including 14-time major winner Pete Sampras and former British No. 1 Pete Sampras.
The 60-year-old is currently splitting...
Annacone famously worked with Federer for a period of three years between 2010 and 2013. Under Annacone's watch, Federer returned to World No. 1 briefly in 2012 after winning his 17th Grand Slam at Wimbledon that year.
But Annacone's spell in charge of Federer's camp coincided with the Swiss' major slump in 2013, in which he failed to reach a single Grand Slam final for the first time since 2002. Federer also slipped to his worst Atp ranking since he won a maiden major title at the 2003 Wimbledon.
Federer, however, reflected on their time together with pride and a feeling of fulfillment in their three-year plan. Annacone has previously worked with some high-profile names in the sport including 14-time major winner Pete Sampras and former British No. 1 Pete Sampras.
The 60-year-old is currently splitting...
- 10/6/2023
- Tennis Infinity
Coco Gauff is capable of winning the 2023 US Open title, according to Roger Federer's former coach, Paul Annacone.
Gauff got her US Open campaign off to a winning start with a three sets victory against German qualifier Laura Siegemund on Monday. Although, the 19-year-old had to dig deep to come back from a set down to edge her opponent to set up a second-round tie against fellow teenager Mirra Andreeva.
The first-round win extended Gauff's strong summer form after she won the Citi Open and the Cincinnati Masters ahead of the US Open. However, when speaking to the Tennis Channel, Annacone believes Gauff is starting to manage expectations and produce consistency after she burst onto the Wta tour at the age of 15.
"I think one of the hardest things for a superstar that's that young is to manage kind of plateauing and as great as she [Coco Gauff] is, she's plateaued...
Gauff got her US Open campaign off to a winning start with a three sets victory against German qualifier Laura Siegemund on Monday. Although, the 19-year-old had to dig deep to come back from a set down to edge her opponent to set up a second-round tie against fellow teenager Mirra Andreeva.
The first-round win extended Gauff's strong summer form after she won the Citi Open and the Cincinnati Masters ahead of the US Open. However, when speaking to the Tennis Channel, Annacone believes Gauff is starting to manage expectations and produce consistency after she burst onto the Wta tour at the age of 15.
"I think one of the hardest things for a superstar that's that young is to manage kind of plateauing and as great as she [Coco Gauff] is, she's plateaued...
- 8/30/2023
- Tennis Infinity
Netflix just released the season one part two teaser trailer for the docuseries Break Point, along with the names of the tennis players who will be featured in episodes six through 10. The first five episodes premiered on January 13, 2023, and part two of the sports documentary series will launch on June 21, 2023.
The featured players in the upcoming second half of the docuseries include Nick Kyrgios, Taylor Fritz, Ons Jabeur, Ajla Tomljanovic, Iga Swiatek, Frances Tiafoe, and Aryna Sabalenka. Part two also includes interviews with Andy Roddick, Patrick Mouratoglou, Maria Sharapova, Carlos Alcaraz, Paul Annacone, and Ratko Tomljanovic (Aijla’s Father), and Chris Evert.
A scene from Netflix’s ‘Break Point’ part 2 Break Point Season 1 Part 2 Episodes:
Episode 6 – Belonging
Wimbledon is the cathedral of tennis, and with its all-white dress code and royal traditions, the oldest Grand Slam represents the pinnacle of the sport for fans and players alike. After his doubles win at the Australian Open,...
The featured players in the upcoming second half of the docuseries include Nick Kyrgios, Taylor Fritz, Ons Jabeur, Ajla Tomljanovic, Iga Swiatek, Frances Tiafoe, and Aryna Sabalenka. Part two also includes interviews with Andy Roddick, Patrick Mouratoglou, Maria Sharapova, Carlos Alcaraz, Paul Annacone, and Ratko Tomljanovic (Aijla’s Father), and Chris Evert.
A scene from Netflix’s ‘Break Point’ part 2 Break Point Season 1 Part 2 Episodes:
Episode 6 – Belonging
Wimbledon is the cathedral of tennis, and with its all-white dress code and royal traditions, the oldest Grand Slam represents the pinnacle of the sport for fans and players alike. After his doubles win at the Australian Open,...
- 5/24/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Paul Annacone, a former coach of tennis icon Roger Federer, has recently shared his thoughts on the rising star and current World No. 1, Carlos Alcaraz.
He firmly believes that the young Spaniard's playing style bears a closer resemblance to the Swiss Maestro than to his compatriot, Rafael Nadal. The 19-year-old recently called for an end to comparisons with Rafael Nadal, but it seems that another one won't be needed.
Alcaraz, the recent Indian Wells champion, has been drawing comparisons to both Federer and Nadal since the beginning of his career. However, Annacone is convinced that Alcaraz's style of play is more akin to that of the 20-time Grand Slam champion than to the aggressive, grinding style that has characterized Nadal's career as he revealed in a talk to The New York Times.
"I think he’s a lot more like Roger than Rafa, because Rafa couldn’t take the ball...
He firmly believes that the young Spaniard's playing style bears a closer resemblance to the Swiss Maestro than to his compatriot, Rafael Nadal. The 19-year-old recently called for an end to comparisons with Rafael Nadal, but it seems that another one won't be needed.
Alcaraz, the recent Indian Wells champion, has been drawing comparisons to both Federer and Nadal since the beginning of his career. However, Annacone is convinced that Alcaraz's style of play is more akin to that of the 20-time Grand Slam champion than to the aggressive, grinding style that has characterized Nadal's career as he revealed in a talk to The New York Times.
"I think he’s a lot more like Roger than Rafa, because Rafa couldn’t take the ball...
- 3/21/2023
- Tennis Infinity
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