“He is an accident waiting to happen” – Carlos Alcaraz’s extravagant stroke play receives sharp criticism from tennis bigwigs

After his forearm injuries, Carlos Alcaraz is finally returning to Roland Garros. But concerns about his playing style are far from over. The tennis journalist sheds light on the topic. Christopher Clarey explains why Alcaraz is still vulnerable to “Accidents” on that place.

In a recent episode of Tennis Channel Inside-In Podcast, Christopher Clarey and moderator Mitch Michals discussed the current form of various ATP players. When the discussion turned to current world number 3 Carlos Alcaraz, Christopher Clarey gave his insights on the Spaniard’s playing style. Although he admitted that Alcaraz has the potential to become world number one very soon, Clarey expressed doubts about his accident-prone style on the court.

“I like watching him play, but I almost wish he didn’t play like that. Because you can see he’s an accident waiting to happen. You know the sport has an active approach over a long season. In the positions he puts his body in, he’s going to get injured. It’s not necessarily going to be debilitating all the time. But I think that’s going to be his real challenge.” Clarey explained.

He added: “He also plays with a muscular body, he had to work hard from a young age to get his strength.” As Clarey pointed out, Alcaraz’s playing style is particularly inclined towards aggressive baseline play. Especially when it comes to his thunderous forehand, the tremendous power and speed of his shots can give his opponent a tough fight for points. With explosive movements and strong topspin, he can put strain on the muscles and joints of his body.

Although Alcaraz’s forehand is a powerful weapon, it can put a lot of strain on his right forearm. And he had to bear the consequences for that too. After injuring his right forearm during training in Monaco, Alcaraz had to take a break from his upcoming tournaments. Soon after, the Indian Wells champion canceled his participation in the Open in Monte Carlo and Barcelona, ​​and then also in Rome.

He returned to Madrid but was eliminated in the quarterfinals. And even after taking a short break from tennis and focusing on his recovery before returning to Paris, Carlos Alcaraz remains “frightened” regarding his health.

Carlos Alcaraz describes how hitting with his racket still worries him

The two-time Grand Slam winner just won his first match at the French Open against JJ WolfBut his journey so far has not been smooth. Although he is coming back after a short injury break, Carlos Alcaraz admitted in a recent interview with MARCA: “I’m still a little scared.”

He explained, “It will take me a while to unlearn how to hit. I feel like once I notice it, it’s enough to make me think about things. Every time I hit 100% in training or in games, I get that buzz in my head.”

Although he admitted that he felt better after the intense training sessions before his match, the anxiety is not over yet. But for now, the Spaniard has found a way. The 21-year-old player also revealed that wearing a compression bandage on his arm helps him focus more on his game. But either way, Carlos Alcaraz is ready to leave his mark at Roland Garros. However, as Clarey said, everyone hopes that he will fulfill his dreams without falling into a “Accident.”