Sixteen days after Carlos Alcaraz’s US Open dream turned to dust, Serena Williams’ childhood coach has a bold prediction for the Spaniard

The fact that Spanish tennis star Carlos Alcaraz is the present and future of men’s tennis is indisputable. The 20-year-old is no longer just a rising star – he has proven time and time again that he is here to stay and has shown that he is the right man to replace the Big Three at the helm of men’s tennis. Naturally, fans and experts alike have high hopes for the youngster.

However, the 2022 US Open champion failed to defend his title this time and was eliminated in the semi-finals of the last Grand Slam of the year. Still, Serena Williams’ childhood coach Rick March predicts Alcaraz will make a splash in 2024. This is what he said.

Rick Macci predicts Carlos Alcaraz to have super successful season

Carlos Alcaraz, currently ranked second in the ATP Rankings, overcame a strong challenge from Novak Djokovic earlier this year to win his first Wimbledon title and second A major championship, proving his mettle. The Spaniard heads into New York in a good position to defend his U.S. Open title. Unfortunately, he was defeated by Russian player Daniil Medvedev in the semi-finals of the event.

Despite the heartbreaking loss, Williams’ childhood coach Rick March believes Alcaraz could go on to win as many as three Grand Slams in 2024. He said this semi-final defeat will help the Spaniard regain momentum and shine on the biggest stage. “The best thing that could have happened to @carlosalcaraz was losing in the US Open semi-finals. That painful sting will be a priceless New York nugget in his pocket for the rest of his life and will ignite the Spanish magician’s goal and may hit 3 Grand Slams in 2024.” I tweeted.

Novak Djokovic beats Medvedev to win US Open title, while legendary Serbian regains ATP ranking No. 1 from Spaniard as Carlos Alcaraz loses in semi-finals s position. Is this the beginning of intergenerational rivalry? Many experts hold similar views.

Generational conflict in men’s tennis’ new competition

Novak Djokovic’s two biggest rivals – Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, who along with the Serb are known as tennis’s Big Three – are missing from the tour. But as this year has shown, the legendary Serbian has found himself a new and worthy rival in Carlos Alcaraz.

Currently, in their head-to-head record, both sides have achieved 2 victories each, and all 4 games have become classics. Djokovic, 36, looks as dynamic as ever on the tennis court and fans can’t help but expect more from this brewing rivalry.

Having said that, 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic is still the man to beat on the ATP Tour. He has won 3 of the 4 majors this year, while Alcaraz has taken the remaining one. Find out if Rick Macci’s 2024 prediction for the Spaniard comes true. It’s going to be really fun.

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