Carlos
Alcaraz acknowledged that he is affected by the criticisms he receives on
social media while trying to return to his best level. Just a year ago, the
Spaniard won the Indian Wells title and reclaimed the world No. 1 spot after a
seven-week interruption by Novak Djokovic. However, now he seems to be away
from his best form.
The
20-year-old tennis player hasn't reached the final of a tournament since the
Cincinnati Open in August 2023. While this might not be surprising for most
players on the Tour, it's unusual for Alcaraz, who reached seven finals in 2022
and another seven until August 2023, winning 12 titles so far.
His reality
at Tennis Paradise a year ago had him as the best player in the world, securing
impressive victories against two of his main rivals: Jannik Sinner in the
semifinals and Daniil Medvedev in the final. However, at that time, Alcaraz was
already cautious about his results:
“I did
perfect today,” Alcaraz said after ending Medvedev’s 19-match win streak in the
final. “That’s why it looks so easy, but it wasn’t.”
The
Spaniard has dealt with injuries that have affected his results. Recently,
during the Golden Swing, he suffered a painful defeat in the quarterfinals of
the Buenos Aires Open against Nicolas Jarry and couldn't defend his title. Even
worse was his exit from the Rio Open, where he only played two games against
Thiago Monteiro and ended up withdrawing, marking a disappointing stint in
South America:
“It was
difficult months for me,” Alcaraz said. “My confidence go down a little bit,
and I have been struggling during the practice every day, try to keep my
confidence high or as high as I can. Trying to be myself every day.”
“I’m not
looking to losses or winning. I’m looking in every match how I feel, how I hit
the ball, how I move,” he said.
The
Spaniard mentioned that he is someone who uses his phone a lot and reads
people's comments on social media, many of which are negative, so he tries to
avoid reading them too much:
“I’m a guy
that see a lot of the phone, and I see a lot of the comments that the people
give to you,” he says. “Most of them are really good ones, but a few of them is
the bad ones. You know, it’s difficult to deal with it, but that’s what I’m
trying to do, to stay away from everything, be myself, and enjoy every single
time that I stop on the court,” the world No. 2 concluded.
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
His reporting combines statistical analysis with clear explanation, helping readers understand tactical developments, player form, and broader storylines across the tour. Working fluently in both Spanish and English, Cristhián collaborates with an international editorial team and contributes to comprehensive global coverage. As part of his work, he has conducted interviews and media interactions with leading figures in the sport, including Caroline Wozniacki and John McEnroe.
In his journalism, Cristhián places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available. His coverage is grounded in research, context, and direct engagement with professional tennis.
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