Carlos Alcaraz reveals new technical changes to his game as he aims to win his first Monte Carlo Masters
Carlos Alcaraz is searching for his second win at the Monte Carlo Masters and has little experience playing at the tournament.
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Top players are continually seeking an edge, perhaps just one percent, that might make the difference between winning a title and finishing as runners-up. It has been what separates them from the rest of the players on Tour. Carlos Alcaraz has revealed that he aims to work on his backhand technique at Monte Carlo.
Alcaraz’s game has been evolving but hasn’t yet reached the zenith of his talent. He has proven that physically, he can be a hoarder on the court running down the baseline for every shot. Also, he has made his fame more reliant on drop shots this season. Despite the tactics working against some opponents, it has failed against top players.
Top players have recently found a way to beat his tactics and outmaneuver him on the court. Most of the time, it has left Alcaraz stunned by their display. For instance, in the semi-final against Jack Draper in Indian Wells, Alcaraz was left shocked any time he came closer to the net and Draper hit a shot down his baseline.
The Spaniard lost the match in three sets and was not able to defend the title. He has learned serious lessons from his tactics and aims to work on his backhand technique, which many players have begun to use as part of their arsenal of tactics on the court.
Well, I think tennis players or just myself, I try to change just a few things. I mean, I’m seeing a lot of, a lot of players who I love their backhands, that shot. So I try to see how I can do it or, or how I can copy that. So the (reason) behind it was (it) was something that that I just started to change a little bit the movement, the technique, starting a little bit lower, so I just felt like I was able to to play with more top spin and it was more safety for me with the shot. So I just started that and I love it, so I just just kept it.
Carlos Alcaraz said via Monte Carlo Press
Alcaraz hopes to deploy his backhand technique at the Monte Carlo Masters. The Spaniard will open his account against Francisco Cerundolo in the second round after earning a first-round bye.
Carlos Alcaraz feeling weird ahead of his opening match at the Monte Carlo
Carlos Alcaraz is still searching for his second win at the Monte Carlo Masters. The Spaniard has established himself among the ATP elites but he lacks experience when it comes to the tournament. In fact, the last time he played in Monte Carlo was in 2022. When asked about it by reporters, he revealed that he has a weird feeling about it.
It’s weird. Yeah, it feels like something is going on here. For me, that kind of kind of weird feeling that I just played here once and didn’t get the win here yet.
Carlos Alcaraz said
Alcaraz will hope that his inexperience at the tournament doesn’t come between him and a victory. The 21-year-old is in grave need of a standout performance to shut his critics after a poor display at the Sunshine Double.
Carlos Alcaraz’s chances of winning the Monte Carlo widens after Alexander Zverev’s loss
Carlos Alcaraz’s chances of winning the Monte Carlo Masters increased on Tuesday (March 8) as Alexander Zverev succumbed to a three-set defeat against Matteo Berrettini. The top seed was aiming to bounce back at the competition following his disappointing outing in the Sunshine Double, but only gave Alcaraz the chance to win the ATP Masters title.
Alcaraz holds an impressive 15-4 record in 2025 and already has the Rotterdam Open to his name, which he won in February. Since then, he has reached just one semi-final and hasn’t increased his tally. However, he boasts of seven clay career titles and last claimed a title on the surface at the Roland Garros.
He has been dubbed the next Rafael Nadal, despite not playing in the majority of the clay season last year. This year, he has an extraordinary chance to prove himself and his capabilities on clay. He will hope to do so when he faces Francisco Cerundolo in the second round of the Monte Carlo Masters.
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