Image: Carlos Alcaraz trains on clay forward of Monte Carlo

The Spaniard will attempt to change that within the Principality subsequent week, returning to Monte Carlo for the second time following an early loss in 2022. Carlos is 15-4 in 2025, lifting a trophy in Rotterdam however failing to impress at three notable occasions. 

🧱 Después de unos días de desconexión con la familia en México, Carlos Alcaraz inicia la preparación de la gira de tierra batida. La próxima semana competirá en Montecarlo. pic.twitter.com/Muc6subyXN

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World no. 3 reached the Australian Open quarter-final and confronted the ten-time champion Novak Djokovic. Alcaraz claimed the opener earlier than falling in 4 units after an enormous battle, shedding an opportunity to combat for a Profession Grand Slam.

Carlos returned to Europe and entered the ATP occasion in Rotterdam. Chasing his first indoor title, the Spaniard bested 5 rivals to rejoice his first crown since Beijing final yr. Thus, the 21-year-old achieved a title on 4 totally different surfaces at a youthful age than Federer, Nadal and Djokovic!

Carlos Alcaraz & Novak Djokovic, Miami 2025© Stream screenshot

 

Two weeks later, Carlos chased one other ATP 500 crown in Doha. This time he fell within the quarter-final to Jiri Lehecka 6-3, 3-6, 6-4, taking the second set however propelling his rival excessive. The 2-time defending champion performed effectively in Indian Wells. 

Alcaraz ousted 4 rivals in straight units and met Jack Draper within the semi-final. The Briton outplayed the Spaniard 6-1, 0-6, 6-4 and ended his Indian Wells successful streak on 16 matches. Carlos bageled Jack within the second set however the lower-ranked participant bounced again and introduced the win dwelling. 

Carlos Alcaraz, Indian Wells 2025© Stream screenshot

 

The 2022 Miami Open champion couldn’t search his second title in Florida. Alcaraz suffered a 5-7, 6-4, 6-3 loss to David Goffin within the second spherical, experiencing an early defeat and distancing himself away from the courtroom for a few days.

The break is over, and Carlos is again on clay in Murcia. The younger gun will search his first deep run in Monte Carlos following an early loss to Sebastian Korda three years in the past. The Spaniard educated in Monte Carlo a yr in the past earlier than withdrawing resulting from hand points. 

Alcaraz is in a greater bodily form now, and we must always see him enjoying at his finest. Carlos will chase his first notable title since Wimbledon final yr. The younger gun stands miles behind Jannik Sinner on the ATP rating listing, with 4000 ATP factors to defend in Paris and London!