Carlos Alcaraz and his coach, Juan Carlos Ferrero, brought much amusement to the crowd during a light-hearted practice session in Shanghai. As Alcaraz prepared for his upcoming third-round match against Daniel Evans at the Shanghai Masters, the practice session with his coach Ferrero took an unexpected and comical turn.
During the practice, the student-coach duo hilariously confronted balls aimed at them on the court. While Ferrero fearlessly exposed his sensitive areas, Carlos Alcaraz took a more cautious approach, using his racket as a protective shield. Each time a ball approached, the 20-year-old would shout at the top of his voice in anticipation, creating an atmosphere filled with excitement and humor, as captured in the video.
The moment was truly made memorable by the fans’ reactions on social media. Their responses were as entertaining as the practice itself. One fan exclaimed, “Perfect way to start my Monday morning with laughter. Thank you!” Another fan humorously noted, “The new training methods of Carlos Alcaraz and Juan Carlos Ferrero are foolproof.”
The new training methods of Carlos Alcaraz and Juan Carlos Ferrero are infallible 😅 pic.twitter.com/86J8v9Xm9O
— TheNewGen (@thenewgenatp) October 8, 2023
In disbelief, a fan simply exclaimed, “What the fck???” The bond between the coach and his pupil is truly unbelievable and highlights the close-knit relationship that extends beyond tennis.
What the fck???😳
— ░T░H░E░ ░C░H░O░S░E░N░ ░O░N░E░ (@roscotanne51917) October 9, 2023
These enthusiastic fan reactions added an extra layer of amusement to the already comical practice session. Ferrero once mentioned that he considered Carlos as part of his family, like a fourth child, in addition to his three biological children.
Carlos Alcaraz seeking to take revenge
As he prepares for the next round at Shanghai Masters, Alcaraz has expressed his eagerness to square off against two formidable opponents, Jannik Sinner and Daniil Medvedev. While these matchups are yet to be determined, Alcaraz’s enthusiasm and willingness to face them in the tournament reminds us of the confidence he has in his abilities.
In a recent statement, Alcaraz said, “I really want to face them, both of them. Before that, I had to win my matches, and they did as well. But both are players who are scary to face on the court. But I like that kind of challenge. I’m really wanting that. I want to play my best level to reach the final and probably face them.”
Carlos Alcaraz is hoping to face either Jannik Sinner & Daniil Medvedev in Shanghai:
“I really want to face them, both of them. Before that I have to win my matches, & they as well. But both are players who are scary to face on court. But I like that kind of challenge. I’m… pic.twitter.com/pYvdVJwc8Z
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) October 8, 2023
Tennis fans around the world would anticipate the prospect of witnessing Alcaraz face off against Sinner and Medvedev, two players who have had recent success against Alcaraz, Medvedev in the US Open semi-finals, and Sinner who had recently defeated Alcaraz in the China Open.