{"id":167377,"date":"2025-09-03T21:40:08","date_gmt":"2025-09-03T21:40:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/us-open-how-carlos-alcaraz-transformed-his-serve-into-a-specialty-now-his-arm-and-wrist-are-relaxed\/"},"modified":"2025-09-03T21:40:08","modified_gmt":"2025-09-03T21:40:08","slug":"us-open-how-carlos-alcaraz-transformed-his-serve-into-a-specialty-now-his-arm-and-wrist-are-relaxed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/us-open-how-carlos-alcaraz-transformed-his-serve-into-a-specialty-now-his-arm-and-wrist-are-relaxed\/","title":{"rendered":"US Open: How Carlos Alcaraz transformed his serve into a specialty? “Now his arm and wrist are relaxed.”"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Every \u00a0Grand Slam\u00a0 is distinct, characterized not only by the players but also by their \u00a0training environments\u00a0. At \u00a0Wimbledon\u00a0, practice courts are secluded, accessible only to players and their teams. In stark contrast, at the \u00a0US Open\u00a0, training courts are lively, bustling with fans, music from nearby bars, and the whirring of cameras surrounding the athletes. <\/p>\n

During his training on Wednesday, just a day before his semifinal match against \u00a0Novak Djokovic\u00a0, \u00a0Carlos Alcaraz\u00a0 earned roaring applause while practicing with his brother \u00a0\u00c1lvaro\u00a0. However, there was a moment of intense silence, a collective breath held as Alcaraz unleashed his serve. The sound echoed across the court, signifying not just power but an \u00a0elegant harmony\u00a0 that underscored his mastery. Questions linger: has Alcaraz transformed into a \u00a0serving specialist\u00a0?<\/p>\n

So far in this Grand Slam, Alcaraz’s serving stats have been nothing short of impressive. Out of 69 service games, he has dropped just one, a solitary slip against \u00a0Luciano Darderi\u00a0 while managing a knee issue. While his serve may not be the fastest\u2014reaching a top speed of 212 km\/h, placing him 31st in that regard\u2014it’s arguably the most effective. Only \u00a0Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard\u00a0, a towering figure at 2.03 meters, surpasses Alcaraz’s first serve success rate. In comparison, before his quarterfinal match with \u00a0Lorenzo Musetti\u00a0, \u00a0Jannik Sinner\u00a0 had already conceded three breaks and displayed lower percentages overall.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThis is a result of years of hard work,\u201d claims his coach, \u00a0Juan Carlos Ferrero\u00a0, responding to questions from \u00a0EL MUNDO\u00a0 during a press interaction in New York. \u201cWe\u2019ve been fine-tuning small details and now Carlos feels very comfortable with his serve. He\u2019s found his rhythm, and both his arm and wrist are fluid,\u201d analyzed the coach regarding Alcaraz’s progress.<\/p>\n

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Three years ago, when Alcaraz won his first Grand Slam at the US Open, his serve was viewed as a critical flaw. During challenging matches from the round of 16 against \u00a0Marin Cilic\u00a0, he faced numerous breaks, making it necessary to push through to the fifth set. \u201cHis serve leaves much to be desired,\u201d remarked expert \u00a0Andy Roddick\u00a0 at the time. However, even then, Alcaraz and his team were actively working to improve.<\/p>\n

The most noticeable change now is the \u00a0fluidity\u00a0 of his serve. In 2022, Alcaraz often halted his serving motion, but by 2023 and 2024, he refined his approach to a single pause between flexion and extension. This season, he has adopted a continuous motion. Further adjustments include a straighter back, a looser grip on the racket, and increased separation of his right arm from his body.<\/p>\n

With extensive winter training alongside \u00a0Samuel L\u00f3pez\u00a0, who now assists Ferrero, Alcaraz has experienced fluctuations in his serve percentages throughout the year, ultimately culminating in his current excellence. For instance, during his second-round defeat at the Miami Masters 1000, his serve was a key concern. The subsequent clay-court tour deemed service less crucial, while his confidence on grass and hard courts has now surged.<\/p>\n

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\u201cNow he has a lot of confidence, and it becomes self-reinforcing,\u201d Ferrero concluded. \u201cIf you\u2019re not being broken, you feel more secure, and that security translates into better serving. Against Novak, as well as players like Jannik, this will be a crucial weapon. Facing such challengers, securing free points is vital.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Javier S\u00e1nchezEnviado especial Nueva York Enviado especial Nueva York Actualizado Mi\u00e9rcoles, 3 septiembre 2025 – 23:05 Every \u00a0Grand Slam\u00a0 is distinct, characterized not only by the players but also by their \u00a0training environments\u00a0. At \u00a0Wimbledon\u00a0, practice courts are secluded, accessible only to players and their teams. In stark contrast, at the \u00a0US Open\u00a0, training courts […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[36723,41153,36721,41154],"class_list":["post-167377","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-general","tag-carlos-alcaraz","tag-deportes-tenis-us-open","tag-tenis","tag-us-open"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/167377","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=167377"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/167377\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=167377"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=167377"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=167377"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}