How Good Is Carlos Alcaraz Actually? (Year End Recap)

How Good Was Carlos Alcaraz Actually This Year? (He's Next!)
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[@brendajohnson5525]

Carlos has had a phenomenal year, improving over 2022. Wimbledon was a crowning achievement and was the best match of the year. It's sad that recency bias has attempted to minimize his accomplishments but I'm glad that your well thought out commentary has helped to put that to rest. His team has already taken steps to manage his schedule better and his coach JCF has it well in hand help him deliver needed improvements. Despite playing with injuries he made a respectable showing at the ATP finals, winning his group. As for the grunts... use the mute button. 😶He's such an exciting and talented player... so much fun to watch. At 20 years old what he's achieved is amazing and there will be more excellent play from him and titles in the future. Vamos Carlitos!

[@Jalleur14325]

Don't care for the grunts - actually Medvedev is also a grunter

[@colethomas903]

@brendajohnson5525 agree 100%

[@SMNtheNight]

Definitely feels like people forget this guy is basically still a "kid" in tennis years, yet has achieved so much already. You'll always have the extremes on either end saying he is overrated or underrated, but I think any sane person is looking on in amazement at what he's been able to do so far so early in his career. Besides Djokovic and Sinner, I think it's clear that Alcaraz is already leagues ahead of everyone else in terms of being champion material. I think the next few years will certainly help to define the rest of his career.

[@federicotown8052]

Not a bad year for Alcaraz in 2023 he won a slam

[@rikmcdik6662]

I would definitely like to see a full video on Sinner.

[@Jalleur14325]

So would I - and also why Rune hasn't made more progress after winning a masters last year

[@mrpog5620]

I would love to see a Sinner video.

[@hg82met]

Given clay seems to be his favourite surface and he won Wimbledon with barely any experience on grass, expectations on him to do well especially in French Open will be very high. I just hope he remains injury-free and learns to put losses in perspective. Even though he finished the year at a low (relative to the stratospheric standards he set for himself), I think some of it was mental rather than physical. There is great room for improvement still. His rivalry with Djokovic and Sinner will be exciting to watch.

[@cyrusatanil]

Why do people say clay is his best surface? His grass and hard court records are far better. Sure, he does well in Spain but outside of there where he has a home advantage his clay record is by far his weakest of the three surfaces. He is not Rafa just because he is Spanish

[@colethomas903]

@randomaly ainything to fit a narrative

[@johnman9386]

Nadal's favourite surface was grass when he was young. 😅 We are not always good at what we like.

[@boriskostic6964]

Alcaraz is great tennis, I personally don't like him a lot but every time he steps on court he makes a bit of magic and every match he plays is interesting. He's gonna achieve great things for sure no doubt about that

[@allenzhu8403]

Great overview and analysis of Alcaraz's season. It does seem like setting his sights on beating Novak and attaching himself to that goal is working against him

[@mashizzung9990]

I'm just concerned how frequent his injuries are. I hope he doesn't push himself too much.

[@ankevanzyl2629]

Your channel is fantastic!! Thank you! Looking forward to seeing your channel grow! I'm a massive Alcaraz fan!!! 🎉🎉

[@kholoudMA94]

Excellent content, his season was undoubtedly outstanding, especially for his young age. And yes we want to see a Sinner video.

[@HS33]

Great analysis as always, love your videos. Im just a little bit surprised you didn't mention that Alcaraz actually has one 'major problem' and that is lack of plan B in his game, don't you think so? His power shots are definitley the best, but when is not 'his day', he still kinda can't adapt or change the game plan if its not going with his powershots.

[@federicotown8052]

Great content as always !

[@MrBjorn6]

You make excellent tennis videos and you are very objective.

[@Courtside_Tennis]

Glad you like them!

[@johncraftenworth7847]

really really good, his touch and net game is best on tour, best net volley putaways and amazing touch, best on tour. it's going to be hard for djokovic to beat him at wimbledon I think :O

[@WivoRN]

Love your channel

[@angelatanurdzic7508]

Thanks for this great video!

[@beryl8285]

Excellent video full of facts - thanks for putting this together!

[@PrecisionPointTennis]

I really like your channel and precise approach. Bravo. I saw someone I beat at 15 become a tennis legend so I know how players can improve. Keep up your great work 🎾🏆

[@pawewlodarczyk6200]

Who was it?

[@PrecisionPointTennis]

@@pawewlodarczyk6200 Andre Agassi. I was 20 and he was 15. Soon after…he became beyond a champion 🎾🏆

[@pawewlodarczyk6200]

@@PrecisionPointTennis this is incredible, congratulations

[@PrecisionPointTennis]

@@pawewlodarczyk6200 he was not that great yet. He improved very much the next year and by 1988 he was number 3 in the world. I played him in 1985 when we were both protégés of Nick Bollettieri along with him courier too. Only fun story is that I hit the forehand then much harder than both of them ever did. But I quit that year. I didn’t want to live that life. Cheers! Stay happy 😃🎾

[@Skateuniverses]

Very good Video as Always. 😊 I would like to See a Video about Sinner.

[@user-ri3is5jr7y]

9/10 for Carlos this year.

[@ribtickle4143]

2024 is his time to win AO or RG 😊

[@westonmeyer3110]

RG

[@mirkom4599]

Honestly, you can't have a better inspiration and motivation than playing with the best ever - only if you know that you can beat him. That's why it was so crucial for Novak to win those last few matches they played, but also so crucial for Carlitos to win a Wimbledon title against Novak - you can't get better than that. So trilled that again we have plenty of intense top players matches, and everyone is pushed to run for their money. Great content as always.

[@federicotown8052]

Yess Sinner video ! I want it definitely !

[@user-mk2hz6yc3k]

Pls do a similar analysis on Sinner!

[@abhijiththampi]

So many exciting prospects have come and gone, and some are still there, not having fulfilled even half of their potential, but Alcaraz has already started to exceed some expectations from a 20 year old tennis star. Comparing anyone to The big 3 is unfair, and today's tennis requires massive amounts of personal and team effort to stay in shape and sane. I only wish Alcaraz takes care of his body while chasing greatness.

[@Stoked4Good]

Comparisons at the same age across the board would be interesting. (Big 3, Alcaraz , others ?) Thought you were headed there, but then pulled back. Chicken, haha. Thanks for the video. Grunt ON. 😏

[@idioume1]

Yes, Please! Make a video on Sinner.

[@paulosalavea2215]

He is just an amazing and incredible player for a very young man. He changed the game of tennis with his entertainment and magical talents…..

[@somsyurrr1078]

Why do people keep saying big four😂There was never a fourth, or you might aswell call it the big 6 with del potro, Wawrinka, and Murray. But the big three are so far apart from the other 3 that it isn't even a comparison.

[@lorenzomeloni6088]

I'd be very curious to hear your thoughts on Sinner

[@sorana6831]

😊yes❤ please give us a full Jannik Sinner video🎉

[@ggryffiths]

I’m 30 and he’s my idol…..

[@colethomas903]

2024 Carlos will have a better season again !!

[@BriceBriceBabyy]

Sinner video would be interesting

[@colethomas903]

Was a great SZN

[@user-vn4hp3oz4m]

I would like to see a video on sinner please I might learn something if you do make one on him thank you.

[@Kaneyes5yted]

Please make a video about sinner

[@McTusks992]

As a Nole fan, all he brought to me was a heartbreak :D but still, I like the kid, he is someone worth cheering for when Nole is retired

[@Harcorwrestler]

He’s going to have to wait like five years. By then another superstar will appear to give Alcaraz another rival while Sinner continues to improve his game.

[@colethomas903]

@mcTuscks992 u survive as a Nole fan

[@colethomas903]

He’s gotta play mandatory 12/13 events between 500/1000 Add 4 slams Atp finals Olympics And whatever else he plays in 2024 So it 18/19/20 events Now 2025 it will be reduced if the SuperTour comes He play 9/10 masters 4 slams Barcelona Atp finals The rest not sure So it be cut to 16/17 events so back to normal

[@HeavyTopspin]

"We've been used to seeing someone win 2 or 3 grand slams a year but maybe it's time to readjust our perspectives." Umm... except someone DID win 3 grand slams this year. Not to mention that in the 54 years since the open era started, someone has won 2 or more slams in a year 38 times, the feat accomplished by 14 different players. That means a multiple-slam winner in a given year is actually the norm, and any truly "great" season will include this accomplishment.

[@HS1-1]

I think Carlos is there already - he just lost confidence in the last half of the year. I also noticed he started using the dropshot a lot less over the year too, & I think there were a lot of moments were a timely drop shot would've benefited him. Hard to predict which way it'll go next year but I would be surprised if he doesn't win a slam; I wouldn't be surprised if he comes out & has a big 3 kind of year where he wins 2 or 3 slams & several masters, conquering all before him. Very interested to see how Rune does next year, I know Sinner has been great but for me Rune & Alcaraz are the ones I really enjoy watching & believe have more variety in their games & potential to be at the top for a long time.

[@isabellasmith8377]

Alcaraz needs to train smarter and hopefully avoid injuries esp at important events

[@graziflorida4377]

Zverev just did...😂😂😂

[@MrBjorn6]

I think its unwise to declare you want to be the best in history. However when you have already won a major and are the youngest number 1 in the history of tennis. When your main competition is the goat who's 36 and getting better, I guess all you can aim for is to get better than him?

[@user-fi6tq3mo3q]

Big 4 ?

[@fredampeh1221]

Waiting for Sinner video

[@williambo5989]

future goat he will surpass novak in less years

[@HeavyTopspin]

Let's be serious here, he's still got some work to do to match Andy and Stan, and he's still a long, long way from Bjorn, Jimbo, Johnny Mac, Mats, Boris, Andre, and Pete. We won't be able to make comparisons to the Big 3 for another decade at least.

[@traebeneck4994]

@@HeavyTopspinI mean, statistically he's one GS away from tying Andy and Stan in that regard, plus he's already been #1, which Stan never achieved

[@colethomas903]

@heavyTopspin in next 2 years he pass Andy and Stan all time

[@HeavyTopspin]

@@traebeneck4994 That's my point, he's one away. Remember that a lot of people thought the likes of Courier, Hewitt and Roddick were going to be the next great champions and their early success fizzled out. Carlos has already accomplished more than 99.9% of tennis players, and the focus needs to be on where he is now and not some nebulous idea of where he'll be in 2040.

[@raghumanda2tanush496]

He is good player but unfortunately shorter 😢

[@raunakjain6622]

Carlos shall not allow obsession takeover his body. He will win a lot of slams if he is healthy otherwise it's just Rafa again.

[@ribtickle4143]

Rafa won 22 slams?

[@HeavyTopspin]

Rafa had the career he did BECAUSE he was willing to sacrifice health for victory. Pretty sure there's only one man alive who wouldn't be beyond satisfied having Rafa's career achievements.

[@ribtickle4143]

@HeavyTopspin Millions in the bank and a remarkable amount of trophies, I really doubt, as many seem to think, that having a few trophies less than Novax really bothers Rafa or Federer, life's too short for that and they are doubtless proud of their heady achievements without feeling much need to care

[@HeavyTopspin]

@@ribtickle4143 My point was that Novak is the only person who would be unsatisfied with Rafa's career. Also I don't think "Novax" is the insult you think it is.

[@ribtickle4143]

It's not an insult, it's just funny@@HeavyTopspin

[@Whatreally123]

Guy needs to tone down on trying to hit every ball with all his might. Just extremely wasteful of energy. And hopefully he can minimise injuries. And Sinner has improved leaps and bounds wimbledon 23 onwards. Great rivalry going forward.

[@kimlon01]

No one can beat Alcaraz when he plays well. Novak is lucky when he beats him.

[@user-zd5pi4kg5v]

so true

[@graziflorida4377]

I am just gonna say 1 thing, the GOAT of tennis is and will be for a loooooong looooooong time. Novak Djokovic

[@mikiivona1787]

Alkaraz won 2 ..3 turnament and medium in the world is celobrate and djokovic win 24 gs and nothing.....nole is serbian and alkaraz is like nadal...ha ha ha

[@FlyingRacket]

CHARLITOS

[@paulose19]

I like these player videos. Fritz, Medvedev, next please

[@sportslover2356]

Someone has stopped Carlos Alcaraz. Himself. The poor guy was hyped into overtraining and overplaying. Rublev has had the same problem. We need to talk about Courtside Tennis.

[@randomguy75]

sinner will

[@lychon77]

Sinner vid!

[@grandmapants]

A major misnomer, isn't it?

[@Nat-oj2uc]

Is he actually good😂

[@graziflorida4377]

JUST GOT DESTROYED BY ZVEREV! LOL

[@uksquall]

Hes closer to another GS than you ever will be, stop being a twat.

[@deveshgoel703]

Sinner better

[@Nonixification]

Didnt age well

[@uksquall]

The mere fact that its a position hes occupied so early gives great promise for his future.

[@joshheinink]

Hes got 15years minimum

[@BoxOfOranges84]

He won Indian Wells, and the European clay court season is looking promising

[@Root__314]

He should stop playing these “friendly” exhibition matches against Djokovic. He’s just giving Novak plenty of opportunities to scope him out

[@MMerlyn91]

Looked unbeatable in the first half (not quite so on clay, I loved how Zverev thrashed him at RG), not that much after Cincinnati. He seems to think it's all about him and Djokovic when there are many more players capable of troubling him. He is in desperate need of a bit of humility and I'm starting to think that he, like Tsitsipas and Zverev, are suffering from the family interfering too much. I can't stand his reactions in opponents' faces, it's what makes him unlikable for me but his style of play is fantastic, I can't lie, he has some gorgeous drop shots and a devastating forehand.

[@brendajohnson5525]

Who are you referring to? It seems like you're thinking about Rune.

[@MMerlyn91]

@@brendajohnson5525Fanboys are gonna have to learn that people have the right to not bow down to their gods, aka their favorite players. Grow up.

[@colethomas903]

@MMerlyn91 smh

[@graziflorida4377]

Alcaras was a surprise, now he is NOT. They know his game and weaknesses. In my opinion, he will not win any GS anytime soon !

[@BjornFlower-qx9ur]

Who is paid to push Acaraz all the time?

[@Harcorwrestler]

This video is a little bias. You lead the 2023 recap with two minutes of his amazing 2022 season from start to finish. While that is true he had an amazing 2022 season, this is a 2023 video. And the caption of the thumbnail “Insane” will only be fitting if he was winning and trending up. He’s currently trending down and lost his #1 status while other players are getting better and stepping up their game. It’s more fitting if you captioned it with Tsitsipas’ video of “What’s Going On?”. I can’t watch this video in full. Nice try though.

[@HeavyTopspin]

The point was made that regardless of ranking, he had a better season this year than last, by a comfortable margin. If anything, you're overvaluing his 2022 season because he had the lowest year-end point total in the last 15 years (since the current points system) and would have finished 3rd or 4th in most years. Doing what he did this year was far more impressive, particularly considering he was knocked out of 3 tournaments by the GOAT and really only had two "bad" losses (Maroszan and Safiullin) all year.

[@traebeneck4994]

If you watched the video in full (which you admitted to not doing), you might've gotten more nuance out of it. It's necessary to compare his 2023 and 2022 seasons to gain more perspective on his growth as an individual, and to see where he stacked up against everyone else (second best player on the planet after the GOAT is pretty "insanely" good if you ask me).

[@Harcorwrestler]

Good points. I ended up finishing the video after your comments and it was a good comparison and his stats from 2022 to 2023 are very similar and maybe 2023 has the slight edge but I’d love to have seen him end the second half strong, like Novak or Sinner.