{"id":1863589,"date":"2026-04-03T11:00:29","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T08:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1863589"},"modified":"2026-04-03T11:00:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T08:00:29","slug":"the-rare-carlos-alcaraz-trait-has-him-sky-rocketing-towards-matching-novak-djokvoic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1863589","title":{"rendered":"The &#8216;rare&#8217; Carlos Alcaraz trait has him &#8216;sky rocketing&#8217; towards matching Novak Djokvoic"},"content":{"rendered":"<article class=\"ps-article-content rounded-lg lg:mt-5 lg:border lg:border-card lg:bg-card lg:shadow-primary\">\n<header>\n<h1 class=\"py-4 text-xl font-normal text-title sm:text-2xl\">The \u2018rare\u2019 Carlos Alcaraz trait has him \u2018sky rocketing\u2019 towards matching Novak Djokvoic<\/h1>\n<div class=\"my-2 flex items-center justify-between\">\n<div class=\"flex items-center\">\n                        <a 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class=\"my-1.5 break-words !text-xs !text-content\">\n                                Carlos Alcaraz speaks at a press conference                            <\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<div class=\"ciam-article-t365\"><!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p>Carlos Alcaraz\u2019s ability to adapt to whatever surface he is playing on is a \u201crare\u201d trait that has him \u201csky rocketing\u201d to Novak Djokovic\u2019s slam total according to Rick Macci.<\/p>\n<p>The Spaniard already has seven Grand Slam titles to his name but is still someway off the 24 record set by Djokovic. However, Alcaraz is only 22 and in theory has the majority of his tennis career ahead of him, leading many to predict that he would go on to not only break Djokovic\u2019s record but clear it by some distance.<\/p>\n<p>One of those believes appears to be legendary coach Rick Macci who took to X to explain why he believes Alcaraz is \u201csky rocketing\u201d towards the tally.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAnother major league reason the Spanish Magician is sky rocketing towards RARE AIR is his adaptability to play on every surface,\u201d Macci said. \u201cHis best surface is the one he is playing on. This is RARE.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is why Carlos barring injury will someday be a double digit slam stroker and be right there with the Joker.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Macci also had positive words for Jannik Sinner, the one man many believe can disrupt Alcaraz, and said his consistent ability will also allow him to reach the double digits in slams.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe wildcard for the Italian Flamethrower is his mental make up to fire FLAMES off both wings on a repetitive basis, dictating points and hitting lower over the net is like the sport has not seen.<\/p>\n<p><strong>MORE ON ALCARAZ ON T365<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>* <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tennis-news\/carlos-alcaraz-ronaldo-lengthy-shoulder-injury\"><strong>Carlos Alcaraz leaves Ronaldo with lengthy shoulder injury after friendly match<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n* <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/atp-tour\/carlos-alcaraz-jannik-sinners-biggest-rival-named-pat-cash-not-djokovic-zverev\"><strong>Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner\u2019s biggest rival named by Pat Cash \u2013 and it\u2019s not Djokovic or Zverev<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n* <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tennis-news\/carlos-alcaraz-set-full-clay-court-swing-coach-plays-down-jannik-sinner-no-1-threat\"><strong>Carlos Alcaraz set for full clay-court swing as coach plays down Jannik Sinner No 1 threat<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u201cWith that style comes mistakes and free lunches. But with Sinner his ability to remember to forget and mind control is why the Red Rocket will have double figure slams in the back pocket.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Another player Macci had plenty for praise for is Coco Gauff who the coach said was \u201ccut from a cloth we have not seen.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCoco is so quick and genetically cut from a cloth we have not seen.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf she would strategically sprinkle in her speed offensively on certain situations to cut the court and bisect angles the entire landscape with time changes.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf this was incorporated the Delray Dart would flash a smile and go the extra mile.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read next: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tennis-news\/andy-murray-running-shoe-brand-growing-list-of-investments\">Andy Murray in competition with Roger Federer after latest investment<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<strong>Want more from Tennis365? 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