Fri Apr 11 18:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Roddick Defends Alcaraz Coach Amidst Calls for Change

**Monte Carlo, Monaco** – Former world No. 1 Andy Roddick has leapt to the defense of Carlos Alcaraz’s coach, Juan Carlos Ferrero, amidst growing calls for a coaching change. Roddick argues that expectations surrounding Alcaraz need to be “reset” following the unprecedented dominance of the “Big Three” – Djokovic, Nadal, and Federer.

Alcaraz, currently ranked world No. 3, has enjoyed a meteoric rise under Ferrero’s tutelage since 2018, becoming the youngest world No. 1 in ATP history and winning four Grand Slam titles. However, a comparatively less successful start to the 2025 season has led some fans to question Ferrero’s methods, particularly after Alcaraz’s Australian Open quarter-final loss to Novak Djokovic.

Roddick, speaking on Tennis Channel, countered these criticisms, highlighting the inconsistencies even of legendary players like Pete Sampras. He pointed out that Alcaraz’s achievements already surpass those of many tennis greats, and that judging him by the impossibly high standards set by the Big Three is unfair. Roddick emphatically stated that anyone advocating for a coaching change “doesn’t know anything about coaching.”

Alcaraz, despite the recent criticism, continues to compete at a high level, having won the Rotterdam Open earlier this year and reached several other tournament semi-finals. He is currently competing in the Monte Carlo Masters. Roddick’s comments underscore a broader discussion about the realistic expectations for even the most talented players in the post-Big Three era of men’s tennis.

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