Carlos Alcaraz reveals how “forgetting he is a professional player” helps him reach his best level

Alcaraz opens up about his eventful vacation ahead of the grass court season.

Carlos Alcaraz reveals how “forgetting he is a professional player” helps him reach his best level

Carlos Alcaraz (Via Imago/X)

Carlos Alcaraz has always demonstrated his fun nature on the court and mentioned that it is important for him to enjoy what he does and smile throughout it. He extended this to his off-court lifestyle too as he took a well-deserved vacation in Ibiza after winning his third Grand Slam title in Paris last week. 

The young Spaniard was seen grooving to songs and singing his heart out in a club on the Mediterranean Island. Before returning to action this week, he addressed the importance of the break and how letting loose and forgetting about his professional life helps him maintain his level.

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As a player I need these kinds of things. Every player is different. But for me, to reach my best level, I have to separate the professional part from the personal part. I have to have my days off to enjoy, to forget that I'm a professional tennis player. I have to think about my personal side, be with my friends, my family, be calm, rest a little and put my racket aside.
Carlos Alcaraz said this Sunday at a press conference (H/T: Relevo)

Alcaraz also turned 21 during the French Open and made a deal with his coach, Juan Carlos Ferrero, which allowed him to take a three-day break to relax and regain his focus.

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He plays his first grass court match of the year at the Queen’s Club in London on Tuesday. He is the top seed and he will be facing Francisco Cerundolo in the first round on the greens.

Carlos Alcaraz hyped ahead of his first Olympics campaign with idol Rafa Nadal as doubles partner

Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal made headlines last week as they confirmed their participation in the Paris Olympics, partnering each other in the men’s doubles category. This had been speculated for a while and fans were delighted when provided with the confirmation they were hoping for.

Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal
Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal (Via IMAGO)

The Olympics kick off on the 26th of July and tennis events commence from the 27th. According to Alcaraz, the fan-favorite team will aim for glory with Nadal in the driver’s seat as the veteran has already won Olympic golds in both singles and doubles. 

He (Nadal) knows very well what Roland Garros is. I think he's going to teach me how to deal with everything. I am the young boy who needs to grow as a player and as a person.
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Alcaraz believes he has a lot to learn from his compatriot and idol, and recognizes the experience Nadal brings, especially on the revered clay courts of Roland Garros, where the event will be held.

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