It’s such a special place,
Stefan Edberg said of the venue during his appearance at the tournament.
Edberg visited the ATP Rolex Paris Masters 2026, where tournament organizers hosted several former champions in the stands. The 1990 tournament winner observed that modern tennis training relies heavily on baseline play, leaving little room for net-rushing strategies that require extended development.
The tennis follows cycles and I think today we train in a different way,
Edberg explained in remarks relayed by Ubitennis. It is played from the back of the court and serve-and-volley is a style of game that requires more time to develop.
“It’s such a special place” 🥰 1990 champion Stefan Edberg reflects on the tournament 🏟️ #RolexParisMasters pic.twitter.com/xiTF2Lz7Nf
The Swedish tennis legend suggested that players must introduce the tactic at an early age to master it naturally. Waiting until age 20 or 21 makes the transition difficult, though possessing varied tactics creates a distinct competitive advantage.
Edberg turned his attention to the finalists at the Paris Masters 1000, singling out Carlos Alcaraz for unique praise. He described the Spanish star as an impressive competitor who has returned strongly following a lengthy injury layoff.
Stefan Edberg about Alcaraz 🎙️: "Thankfully, he’s back. He’s a key player for tennis, simply because of who he is: he loves tennis, he’s like a fish in water on court, and he’s quite the showman. He has a very well-rounded game, combining power with finesse" pic.twitter.com/7Vp2nkVzI0
Carlos is a truly impressive player and has returned in a spectacular way after being away from competition for quite some time,
Edberg said. Fortunately he has returned, because he is a very important player for tennis.
Beyond his physical skills, Edberg highlighted the entertainment value Alcaraz brings to the court. He loves tennis, he loves being on the court, he is a bit of a showman,
the former champion noted. He has a complete game that goes from power to touch, and it is nice to see him back in such good shape. He is one of a kind.
Turning to American rising star Ben Shelton, Edberg offered a similarly optimistic outlook regarding Grand Slam tournaments. He has enormous potential, he is in a learning phase to reach the top of this sport, it is like putting together the pieces of a puzzle,
Edberg stated.
He has already shown that he can compete in Grand Slam tournaments and I am sure that at some point he will win one, because he has the right game and he has the power. He just needs to get there.
