Serena Williams’ Coach Patrick Mouratoglou Heaps Huge Praise on Carlos Alcaraz

Carlos Alcaraz of Spain has certainly amazed the tennis world with his performances this season. The Spaniard won his first ATP title at the age of just 18. He’s amassed a long list of followers in his breakout season and Serena Williams’ coach, Patrick Mouratoglou, is the latest addition to it.

Alcaraz is known for his outstanding ability to strike forehand winners during the match. The 18-years old has achieved a lot in the year 2021 and still looks fearless as he enters the finals of Next Gen ATP Finals.

Patrick Mouratoglou on Carlos Alcaraz

Patrick Mouratoglou is regarded as one of the top coaches in the tennis world. The Frenchman is currently coaching some of the finest players on the tour like Coco Gauff, Stefanos Tsitsipas, and 23-time Grand Slam champion, Serena Williams. Recently, the coach hailed Carlos Alcaraz‘s ability to hit the tennis ball.

Mouratoglou took to Twitter to comment on the Spaniard. He said, “I don’t remember who is the last player that I have seen hitting the ball so hard….” Not only Patrick, but everyone is certainly impressed with Alcaraz’s strong forehands. Currently, the Spaniard is competing at the Next Gen ATP Finals.

Alcaraz won his maiden ATP title at the Croatian Open, defeating Richard Gasquet in the finals of the competition. Moreover, the Spaniard also reached the quarter-finals at the US Open 2021. On his path through, he beat the World No.3, Stefanos Tsitsipas in the third round.

Alcaraz to face Sebastian Korda in the finals of Next Gen ATP Finals

At the Next Gen ATP Finals, Carlos Alcaraz has advanced to the final of the competition. Cruising through all the players, Alcaraz will lock horns with the American Sebastian Korda in the finals. On his way through, the Spaniard has just lost one set.

With the kind of performances the 18-years old has been showcasing, he is certainly the favorite for winning the tournament. Do you think Alcaraz will be able to lift the title in Milan, Italy?

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