“We’re all waiting for that game, but this is not the time to put a favourite. Novak is fighting for history, Carlos is fighting for his second Grand Slam final.” It is certain that they will give 200 percent“, Carlos Alcaraz’s coach Juan Carlos Ferrero stressed ahead of the Roland Garros semi-final this Friday, where he will face the Murcian tennis player against Novak Djokovic.

For the coach and former champion of the tournament 20 years ago, his student is “ready to do great things in tennis.” This was stated at a press conference in Roland Garros this Wednesday. Ferrero took the pressure off Alcaraz’s options in the match. “Even if we don’t play 100 percent, we will win 6-2, 6-1 and 6-2. one of the best tennis players in history But Carlos wants to play the game with Djokovic and he thinks he can win.”

Valencia technician He has been working with Alcaraz for five years. and emphasized its development once again. “Even though he’s 20, he impresses me. Despite his age and what he’s accomplished, we have to believe a lot, but predicting his future is a mistake.” What was important for Ferrero was, “We have the illusion that we have a player who will do great things, but we don’t need to go that fast.”

The former Roland Garros champion, world No. 3, highlighted the example the Big Three set for his student. “Rafa, Roger and Novak are the best people to motivate and fight. However, it is technically impossible to copy. Carlos has his own unique talents.”