Coach Ferrero: Alcaraz is like a chameleon

- How do you assess the Alcaraz's performance in the 2025 expansion of the US final? His match today is really perfect. I think Carlos played very fiercely, always trying to take the initiative and put pressure before Jannik could do the same thing. It is one of the keys of the match.

- What is the difference between the player in this match? Carlos is probably more diverse in the gameplay, with the cuts, the times on the net that Jannik does not have, and this has helped a lot in the way he deals with Jannik, changing the match. The most in Carlos is a chameleon: You can ask anything in the match, he will adapt and complete everything. We reviewed the matches, both Roland Garros when he won, and Wimbledon when he lost, to find small points and ask Carlos to improve some new skills for the next match with Jannik.

We have been practicing for 15 days, focusing on these details. In just 10 days, Carlos made significant progress. We know that on the hard yard, Jannik is difficult to play. I think it was that research and training that helped Carlos a lot because he realized he needed to improve many things.

- Alcaraz claimed to be more mature in the US expanded this year. What has changed in him? It is also normal when you grow up, according to the natural law of life. We know what he needs to improve both on the pitch and in the yard. And I think he is more mature in realizing that he still has more aspects that can continue to improve in the future.

- Alcaraz has changed the serve technique. How much does this improve his play? In December 2024, we decided to adjust a little Carlos's serve technique. We know the need for it to be really effective on the field. I think it's time for him to make the most obvious progress in this technique, and it has been really helpful. In Cincinnati and American expansion, I think the serve is one of the key for him to win these tournaments. Roger, Rafa and Novak, no one can predict everything will happen like that. It is difficult to compare. If I have to answer now, I will say that right, the competition between Carlos and Jannik is of that stature. But who knows whether in the future, another player can emerge and compete for big titles?