A closer look at Carlos Alcaraz

The player stands near the baseline with knees slightly bent and racket held in front, facing the far side of the court. What did you notice first?

The player stands near the baseline with knees slightly bent and racket held in front, facing the far side of the court.

He accelerates toward the center of the court, leaning into the run with the racket trailing behind his body.

The racket is raised high across the body as he completes a forehand-like motion, with his weight shifting onto the front foot.