The World No. 11 has lived up to all the hype that has been following him over the last few months, defeating Casper Ruud in the final of the 2022 Miami Masters. By doing so, the teenager became the third-youngest Masters 1000 champion in ATP history and the youngest winner in Miami.
On top of that, Alcaraz also became the first ever Spaniard to triumph in Miami – a feat even Nadal hasn’t accomplished till date despite reaching the final five times. Speaking in a video he uploaded to his official Instagram handle (before the final took place), Mouratoglou remarked that Alcaraz reminds him a lot of the present-day Nadal.
The tennis coach noted that Nadal is more aggressive these days than he used to be, a trait he can spot in Alcaraz already. With both of them being physically intense and mentally strong, the 51-year-old concurred that the Spaniard has all the tools needed to emulate his idol.
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At the same time, Patrick Mouratoglou emphasized that the pair were not without their differences. The Frenchman was of the opinion that with one being a rightie and the other being a leftie, there was a huge difference in technique. The 51-year-old further declared that unlike Nadal, Alcaraz had a more classic approach to the game.
“I don’t see anything that can prevent Carlos Alcaraz from winning a Slam” - Patrick Mouratoglou
During the video, Patrick Mouratoglou also heaped praise on Carlos Alcaraz for the pace at which he is improving. The Frenchman remarked that the Spaniard had all the shots in the game, even going so far as to declare that he did not have any apparent weaknesses.
Taking into account the teenage sensation’s self-assuredness and desire to constantly improve, the coach had no qualms about predicting a very successful future for Alcaraz.
Patrick Mouratoglou also made a very bold claim that he wouldn’t be surprised if Carlos Alcaraz wins his first Grand Slam this year, maybe even at the upcoming Roland Garros.
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