Former world No. 1 and 2003 US Open champion Andy Roddick has spoken out about the recent decline in form of Spanish tennis player Carlos Alcaraz. Roddick offered advice to the world`s third-ranked player.
Roddick stated, “What I want to see is Carlos stepping onto the court with the mindset that his goal in the first six games is to `take the legs` out of his opponent. He needs to demonstrate that his ball is heavier and more impactful than his rival`s. He should aim to make his opponent feel overwhelmed by the sixth game. I don`t believe Carlos enjoys being on the losing end. He thrives on dictating the terms of the match; it`s his superpower. However, this strength can become a weakness if not utilized effectively at the right moments.”
Roddick further commented, “By the time Carlos masters patiently playing out rallies of 10 or 12 shots, he might find it tedious. Despite knowing his opponent is cornered because of his speed and ability to accelerate from any position. I think sometimes he needs to embrace a bit of `boredom` in his play.”
