Carlos Alcaraz returned to profitable a title after 4 months, regardless of not enjoying his finest tennis in Rotterdam final week. His triumph in Holland has extra significance than it appears, as a result of it was his first title in 2025 and allowed him to interrupt the curse in indoor circumstances.
The present world No.3 – who has moved nearer to Alexander Zverev within the ATP rating – will return to motion as early as the distinguished Doha ATP 500 subsequent week. The younger Spanish ace will want the next degree to raise this trophy as effectively, contemplating that his nice rival Jannik Sinner (in his first event for the reason that Australian Open) and Serbian legend Novak Djokovic (who defeated Carlitos within the quarterfinals at Melbourne Park) will even be in Qatar.
Though his long-time coach Juan Carlos Ferrero didn’t observe him to Rotterdam, the previous world no 1 obtained alongside very effectively along with Samuel Lopez who formally joined his staff at the start of this season.
The sensation between them appeared superb straight away and the 4-time Grand Slam champion was superb at overcoming quite a few difficulties through the week. The 21-year-old from Murcia misplaced three units throughout his run in Holland and had a number of ups and downs, however he made the distinction in an important moments by profitable the title with full benefit.
Alcaraz practices in Madrid
Earlier than flying to Doha, Alcaraz practiced with the younger expertise Martin Landaluce on the ‘Tennis Membership Chamartin’ in Madrid.
By way of his official X profile, the Spanish champion thanked the historic membership in Madrid for internet hosting him and mentioned he was prepared for the subsequent event.
This morning Carlos Alcaraz was coaching with Martin Landaluce in Madrid. 🔥
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— carlosalcarazfans (@alcarazgirlies) February 13, 2025
Carlitos desires to be very constant this season and that is why he has additionally labored onerous mentally through the pre-season.
Solely on this method will he be capable of get nearer to the primary place of the ATP rating.
His first objective is to overhaul Sascha in second place by Roland Garros.
