“I play by instinct in critical moments,” Carlos Alcaraz reveals the reason for his lack of consistency during a season
Carlos Alcaraz has failed to win titles in some tournaments he's favorite, and since Jannik Sinner was suspended.
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Carlos Alcaraz has recently come under heavy scrutiny after failing to claim a title at the Sunshine Double. The Spaniard’s inconsistent results on the court have become worrying and evident in his game. Thus, he addressed the issue by revealing the root cause of it and added that he had learned his lesson.
Alcaraz has been one of the best players of his generation and has an unmatched style of play. His aggressive and athleticism have earned him a good reputation on the court at just 21. However, he has been dealing with inconsistent performances of late, which has boiled down to a lack of following a suitable strategy against opponents.
At the just concluded Miami Open, the four-time Grand Slam champion was tipped to win the title considering the fact that Alexander Zverev was performing poorly and Jannik Sinner was under suspension. But the youngster failed to make good use of the opportunity and lost to David Goffin in the second.
The shocking defeat was just a summary of his unpredictable performance of late on the court. During an interview, he was asked about it and why it happens at big events. The 21-year-old said that despite the urge to win, he sometimes plays by instinct in critical moments of a match.
It’s important to accept that you won’t always play well and keep trying. Facing adversity and striving for challenging things. My trick is to emulate what the best in history have always done. At times, I’ve experienced situations where I’m winning a match, feeling good, and then I lower the intensity and end up losing. I’ve learned a lot from that. I think many times I play by instinct in critical moments, go with what I feel, and that’s not good; perhaps I need to follow a strategy.
Carlos Alcaraz said via Louis Vuitton
Alcaraz will hope the inconsistent performance ends as he heads into the clay season. The World No.3 was spotted a few days ago training hard on a clay court in his hometown in Murcia. He is expected to play in the Monte Carlo Masters, which starts on Sunday, April 6.
Carlos Alcaraz reveals what he does on the court during moments of pressure
Even though Carlos Alcaraz’s weaknesses have been revealed, his style of play remains among the best on tour. In fact, he has sometimes been used as an example for upcoming players on Tour. That is a result of his confidence in his skills and ability on the court. During the aforementioned interview, he revealed that even when under pressure, he always wants to be brave on the court.
I want to be an aggressive player, aiming for big shots, coming to the net. I have always believed it is essential to have confidence in oneself, to think that you can beat anyone, and to bravely face the pressure in adverse situations. When I get nervous, I remind myself to stay true to my style, no matter what. f course, there are moments when I don’t enjoy being on the court because dealing with pressure can be tough, but then I remind myself that I am living the dream I had as a child.
Carlos Alcaraz said
The Spaniard has been under huge pressure of late due to the comparison with Rafael Nadal. He has also had to deal with the competition between him and Jannik Sinner for the ATP No.1.
Carlos Alcaraz reveals his off-the-court goal
Carlos Alcaraz’s exposure to the very harsh realities of tennis has made him grow up and fast and grasp the important things clearly. The 21-year-old first made his ATP debut in 2020 and has since then climbed to the top of the sport. However, that hasn’t blinded his main focus for competing in tennis, as he looks to inspire children.
For me, the most important thing in the world is to be a good person and show kindness to others. I want to inspire children, just as Nadal and Federer did for me. They were my idols, and I always saw them as very approachable and pleasant people. Tennis has changed a lot in the last 20 years; we play at a much higher pace, and I believe the sport will keep evolving. I think I can change behavioral patterns on the court, as well as off it.
Carlos Alcaraz said
Alcaraz hopes to inspire the next generation of players hinges on his performance on the court. He has to make sure he finds consistency and claims more titles, which will surely add to his confidence.
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