Carlos Alcaraz has been endorsed by Rick Macci, former coach of Serena Williams, to potentially win up to three Grand Slam titles in 2027. Macci highlighted Alcaraz's mental fortitude following his return from a wrist injury during the US Open, where he surprised many by competing after more than four months off the court.
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Despite concerns regarding the timing of his return and the risk associated with skipping Cincinnati, Alcaraz showcased his resilience, even though he lost in the quarter-finals to Ben Shelton. Macci expressed optimism that Alcaraz, currently ranked third in the ATP Tour rankings and fourth in the Race, will be mentally tougher in the coming years. Alcaraz's current ranking leaves him over 4,500 points behind Alexander Zverev, who won the US Open, as Zverev and Jannik Sinner contend for the year-end No. 1 position.
Macci commented, "The Spanish Magician, barring injury in 2027, will take another step towards rare air and bag at least 2, maybe 3 Grand Slams. What I saw mentally from him at the U.S. Open was another level of you cannot make this up. From adversity and fear, you find another gear from ear to ear. He showed me and the world more superpowers after not being in combat for 139 days."
As Alcaraz looks to regain his top form, Sinner is also expected to return from a knee injury that sidelined him from the US Open. With the competition heating up, if Macci's prediction holds true, Alcaraz's rise will challenge his rivals significantly in 2027.