Article by Maria Olteanu – Published Sunday, November 16, 2025, 12:29 / Updated Sunday, November 16, 2025 12:30
Rick Macci (70 years old), former coach of names such as Andy Roddick, Maria Sharapova and Serena Williams, declared himself impressed by the talent of Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz (22 years old, number 1 ATP), whom he said, without a doubt, is “the most complete history”.
With the world number one trophy secured and qualified for the ATP Finals, Carlos Alcaraz is going through a great career moment and has been garnering praise from all quarters. Sunday evening, from 19:00, he is fighting for the Champions Tour trophy against Jannik Sinner (24, ATP No. 2).
For Macci, Alcaraz is even “the best player in history in terms of quality”, and there are only words of praise for him, according to abola.pt.
Carlos Alcaraz impressed Rick Macci
“Carlos has the ability to stay in the game even when he's off balance. His speed and agility give him more options, both to attack with power and to defend and retreat.” Macci began, in a social media post.
“The creativity he has is exceptional. He can play with great effect or send real darts. His imagination and accuracy of shots creates risks and spectacular moments. He is undoubtedly number one this year,” he claimed.
Macci singled out Alcaraz above all others and revealed what sets the 22-year-old apart.
“If you look at Alcaraz and any other player that has played the sport, focusing on his skill set, he is without a doubt the most complete player in history in terms of quality. There are aspects where many are better, of course, and time will tell if he becomes an even better player.
His key factor is turbo speed and anticipation. You can't be the best at everything, but Carlos is the undisputed leader when you combine all his skills,” he concluded.
