“Getting into the wrong stuff,” Carlos Alcaraz questioned for prioritizing parties over tennis after meetup with Jimmy Butler and Paul Pogba

Carlos Alcaraz continues his inconsistent 2025 season with an opening round loss at the Miami Open against David Goffin.

“Getting into the wrong stuff,” Carlos Alcaraz questioned for prioritizing parties over tennis after meetup with Jimmy Butler and Paul Pogba

Paul Pogba, Jimmy Butler and Carlos Alcaraz (via Jogada)

Carlos Alcaraz is indeed the darling of the tennis fraternity right now. Since his breakthrough in 2022, the Spaniard has blasted onto the scene and achieved incredible milestones.

However, recently, he has endured some heavy losses, which is normal for any tennis player or athlete. His pictures with Jimmy Butler and Paul Pogba, however, caught everyone’s attention.

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Alcaraz is a four-time Grand Slam champion and the youngest World No. 1 in history. Based on his skill set, many fans consider him a hybrid of the Big 3 members. However, it is important for him to maintain the level that kept those three players at the top of the rankings for almost two decades.

After losing in the opening round of the Miami Open to David Goffin, Alcaraz was seen in party mode rather than flying back to Spain. This was criticized by a specific portion of fans who believe that the 21-year-old does not have the right people around him.

Netizens slam Carlos Alcaraz for losing focus in tennis

As soon as images of Carlos Alcaraz surfaced, fans began to question whether the Spaniard is as focused on tennis as he was before. Their reactions were seen on X.

Alcaraz has always been known for his incredible work ethic. His coach, Juan Carlos Ferrero, also believes in hard work and has instilled that mindset in his student. However, things have been rocky for the team recently.

Many believe that Alcaraz’s Olympic gold medal loss to Novak Djokovic triggered something emotional in him. They may have a point, considering he hasn’t been at his best since, winning only two ATP titles. Alcaraz lost in the second round of the 2024 US Open before falling to Djokovic again in the 2025 Australian Open quarterfinals. He also failed to reach the semifinals of the ATP Finals.

Carlos Alcaraz on the verge of ranking collapse

Former World No.1 Carlos Alcaraz has admitted that he has lost focus in recent weeks. He knows he must regain it quickly to avoid dropping in the ATP Rankings. His recent loss to David Goffin at the Miami Open was a big setback. He missed a chance to earn important ranking points and protect his spot in the top three.

Carlos Alcaraz (ATP/X)
Carlos Alcaraz (ATP/X)

Most of Alcaraz’s ranking points come from winning the French Open and Wimbledon last year. Those victories gave him 4,000 points. If he cannot defend them, he could fall out of the top 10. His recent struggles make this a real possibility.

He cannot gain points in the next two Grand Slams, only lose them. The clay court season in Europe offers a chance to recover. However, his current form is worrying. He needs to perform well before Roland Garros to stay near the top.

Alcaraz’s defeats against Jack Draper and Goffin have raised concerns. He admitted feeling nervous before losing to Draper. Some believe he made a mistake by speaking about his struggles. His rise in tennis has been rapid, but now people wonder if he is facing his first real challenge.