Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek are set to make waves at Arthur Ashe Stadium, ready to leave it all on the court as the final Grand Slam of the year approaches. In an exciting lead-up to the US Open, tennis legend Andre Agassi will meet with both Alcaraz and Swiatek for the iconic Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day.

August 24th is set aside for the day. Tennis greats and up-and-coming talents will come together for an exciting, family-friendly event, providing attendees with a full day of fascinating performances, interactive activities, and experiences.

This year at the US Open, Agassi will be meeting up with Alcaraz and Swiatek for the renowned Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day. The lineup for the event is rather exciting and includes Agassi, Alcaraz, Swiatek, and Zheng Qinwen. But apart from the excitement in store for the younger generation, even the pros have something to look forward to!

For Swiatek, this will be her first opportunity to meet Agassi, whereas Alcaraz has already had a detailed experience with the tennis legend. When the American was commentating for Netflix during an exhibition match versus Rafael Nadal in Las Vegas earlier this year, Alcaraz got the chance to meet Agassi. Afterward, Alcaraz revealed details from his talks with the eight-time Grand Slam victor, stating that Agassi gave him some insightful advice.

The Spaniard disclosed that he asked former world No. 1 Andre Agassi for assistance in managing the demands of a professional tennis career, about handling tension and sustaining a high level of performance over the course of his career.

Agassi advised, “You have to give your 100% every day, or if you’re at 80%, you have to give 100% of that 80%.” He emphasized the importance of dedication and consistency, stressing that no day should be wasted. On the other other, during the Netflix slam, he detailed the young Spaniard’s game, while sharing his mindful insights on the mic.

Andre Agassi analyses Carlos Alcaraz’s game

Andre Agassi evaluated Carlos Alcaraz’s game on the Netflix Slam event, stressing both his advantages and disadvantages. Agassi praised the Spaniard’s dynamic play, noting, “I really love his game on the move, the dynamics, and his ability to use the geometry and pace effectively.”

Agassi had worries, nevertheless, regarding Alcaraz’s performance in a fixed state. Andre Agassi observed that while Carlos Alcaraz’s game has a lot of potential, he might struggle with maintaining control and not overextending himself in most matches. Following that, Agassi acknowledged that Alcaraz has a range of options, such as serving, volleying, or dropping his first ball, and he’s confident that Alcaraz, at just 20, will find his stride.

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