Renowned coach Paul Annacone believes it is “a little crazy” to suggest Carlos Alcaraz should replace Juan Carlos Ferrero as he discussed the Spanish star’s “volatility.”
Alcaraz has worked with Ferrero since joining the former world No 1’s academy in Alicante as a 16-year-old in 2018.
The 21-year-old has won all 17 of his career titles to date, including four Grand Slams, with Ferrero in his team.
However, there have been calls this year for Alcaraz to end his partnership with his fellow Spaniard and bring in a new coaching voice.
Speaking on Tennis Channel, Annacone gave his verdict on the Alcaraz-Ferrero debate.
“Yeah, I think it’s a little crazy. But it wouldn’t be the first time we’ve seen crazy in the tennis world,” said the American.
“Look, we all like to jump to big conclusions when great players have stumbling blocks and we forget how young he (Alcaraz) is. And we also forget the full dynamic of the make-up of who he is as a person and as a player.
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“I think historically, he’s gonna have a little bit more volatility because he has so much variety and how he plays. Because of his personality, he’ll come forward, he’ll stay back, he’ll hit drop shots and bring people in, he’ll hit winners, he’ll play steady.”
The former world No 12, who won three singles titles, continued: “So, he’s gonna be up and down more than someone like [Jannik] Sinner, who’s in lockdown mode. His ceiling is a little bit higher, but I also think the basement’s a little bit lower.
“So, we might just see a few more losses from Alcaraz, but I don’t mind — it’s gonna be all electricity. And look, the guy won two majors last year, so all isn’t bad.”
Annacone has coached Roger Federer, Pete Sampras, Tim Henman, Stan Wawrinka and Sloane Stephens. He is currently working with world No 4 Taylor Fritz.
Alcaraz is currently in action at the Monte Carlo Masters, where he defeated Arthur Fils in a pulsating quarter-final.
The world No 3 is seeking a maiden title in Monte Carlo in what is just his second appearance at the Masters 1000 event after 2022. The Spaniard will face Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the last four.
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