Carlos Alcaraz’s 2025 season has began with some ups and downs, which certify that the Spanish ace nonetheless wants time to seek out the fitting consistency through the yr. The 4-time Grand Slam champion definitely anticipated a extra prestigious outcome on the Australian Open, a event with which he has not but discovered the fitting feeling.
The 21-year-old from Murcia reached the quarter-finals with out a lot effort, however his run at Melbourne Park surrendered in opposition to Serbian legend Novak Djokovic. The present world quantity 3 had received the primary set on the enduring Rod Laver Area and appeared in full management of the match – additionally because of his opponent’s thigh harm – however he misplaced focus and allowed Nole to prevail in 4 units.
In February, Carlitos lifted his first trophy of 2025 in Rotterdam to lastly break his curse in indoor tournaments.
Regardless of a foul chilly and several other laborious moments through the week within the Netherlands, the Spaniard reacted and broke a trophy quick that had lasted since 2024 Beijing ATP 500.
Alcaraz hoped that confidence would additionally assist him on the Doha ATP 500 – the place he was the highest favourite because of Jannik Sinner’s suspension – however he was mocked by Jiri Lehecka within the quarterfinals (regardless of being forward by a break within the third set).
Alcaraz has arrived in California
The previous world No.1 has already arrived in Indian Wells, the place he’s attempting to find his third triumph in a row after the wonderful runs of 2023 and 2024.
In an interview on the eve of the primary Masters 1000 of the season, Carlos revealed that David Ferrer was the primary to appreciate his immense potential: “The primary one I can keep in mind was David Ferrer.
After I was 15, I had the prospect to coach with him. For me, Ferrer was an enormous function mannequin — not simply in tennis however in sports activities basically.
I virtually beat him in that apply session, and even immediately, he nonetheless jogs my memory of that match. That was a kind of moments the place I assumed: ‘Wow, perhaps I’m actually on the fitting path.’”
