Carlos Alcaraz Impresses Former Tennis Pro John Millman at Australian Open

John Millman, the former US Open quarterfinalist, has transitioned from tennis professional to tennis pundit at the Australian Open. As a commentator for ABC, Millman has had the unique experience of having played against many of the players in the tournament. In particular, he was amazed by the improvement of Carlos Alcaraz, who he had hit with in the past. Millman described Alcaraz as an absolute freak, with 17 different game styles and impressive skills in every aspect of his game. He believes Alcaraz has a lot of potential and is impressed with his performance so far.

Another rising star, Coco Gauff, has also caught the attention of sports fans at the Australian Open. The American player, coached by Brad Gilbert, has showcased her improved serve and has been dominating her opponents. Gilbert, a former pupil of Andy Roddick, worked with Gauff specifically on her serve, which seems to have paid off. Gauff has not faced a single breakpoint in her matches and is serving at an impressive rate.

While the focus is on the players’ performance, there are also political tensions at play during the tournament. Ukrainian player Marta Kostyuk, who has been vocal about the Russian invasion of her homeland, showed her frustrations when the US Open used the Russian flag in a score graphic for her fourth-round opponent. Ukrainian players have refused to shake hands with players from Russia and Belarus since the conflict began, showing solidarity with their country. Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka is one of the players affected by this situation and is playing without a flag shown next to her name. As the Australian Open progresses, there is a possibility that the final could feature rivals from the warring nations.

Despite the political tensions, the focus remains on the tennis itself, and Alcaraz and Gauff are making headlines with their impressive performances. Millman believes Alcaraz has a favorable draw and sees him as a potential contender. Gauff’s strong serve and dominant play have also put her in a strong position in the tournament. As the Australian Open continues, fans eagerly await the upcoming matches and the possibility of witnessing the next generation of tennis stars shine on the court.