The Netflix Slam Exhibition in Las Vegas: Agassi Analyzes Nadal and Alcaraz

The exhibition of ‘The Netflix Slam’ between Carlos Alcaraz and Rafa Nadal in Las Vegas left us with an image of the two Spanish tennis players alongside another of the great tennis legends: the American André Agassi.

An Agassi who, in statements reported by the Tennis Majors portal, applauded Nadal’s game although he regretted that the Spaniard did not allow more freedom to his backhand stroke throughout his career. “One thing I would have liked to see from Rafa Nadal over the years is that he would have given him the green light to let his opposite number fly. I truly believe that we would be talking about one of the best setbacks we have ever seen. But he, on the other hand, plays a lot with his forehand and does a lot to control the point with percentage. He’s constantly making the decision: why do something if you don’t have it… I think it would have helped him a lot to hit more shots with his backhand, because when he expands it, there isn’t a ball he can’t hit. “It’s an impressive hit, give him a few games and that’s what he does in the warm-up.”

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Agassi also analyzed the figure of Carlos Alcaraz, highlighting his mobility and at the same time his concern when playing statically: “I love his game and how he moves and the dynamism and ability to use geometry and rhythm that he can inject. I sometimes worry about him when he’s static. When his feet don’t move as much he doesn’t know where to direct that energy and he prepares too early, he doesn’t have the same conviction in his shots as when he has control of the point.”

The ‘Kid of Las Vegas’ also analyzed that Alcaraz still needs to propose a game tactic that helps him base his game for the important moments of the matches. “When I look at Alcaraz’s ability to show his potential, he will have a hard time holding the reins and won’t have to do more than necessary in most of his games. All the great figures discover what his game is based on and trust him in their most important moment. I still wonder if Carlos already knows what he is going to base on to create that pressure on his rival and give him greater percentages of blocking his rival. He can serve, he can volley, he can cut… he can do it all. He has to find his game tactics, but he is only 20 years old. It will be nice to see when he does it and I hope it is soon.”

2024-03-06 08:18:34
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