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In this episode of Best of Three, Alvin and Torrey dive into the Monte Carlo Masters and the opening beats of the clay court season. They dissect Alex de Minaur’s uphill battle on clay, what makes Monte Carlo such a special stop, and the tactical and mental demands of the surface.
Carlos Alcaraz takes center stage as they explore his continued evolution, his connection to coach Juan Carlos Ferrero, and how his game—and mindset—set him apart. The conversation also spotlights rising talents like Arthur Fils, draws comparisons between Zverev and Alcaraz, and reflects on the role of coaching, tennis academies, and the mental edge required at the top.
They wrap with a look ahead at the path to Roland Garros, touching on Marat Safin’s coaching comeback, and the emerging storylines shaping this year’s clay swing.
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