Carlos Alcaraz might be again on courtroom in Barcelona simply two days after shedding the Monte Carlo Masters remaining.
Carlos Alcaraz is already on the Barcelona Open after shedding within the Monte Carlo remaining (Picture: Getty)
Carlos Alcaraz is planning to play a full clay schedule – Monte Carlo, Barcelona, Madrid, Rome, and Roland Garros. It’s a demanding run for the world No. 2, spanning eight weeks, and Alcaraz has already had a fast turnaround from the Monte Carlo Masters to the Barcelona Open, as he performs his opening match in Barcelona simply 48 hours after shedding the ultimate in Monaco.
The Spanish star additionally deliberate to play all 5 occasions final 12 months, however was compelled to overlook the Madrid Open when he picked up an damage within the Barcelona Open remaining and misplaced to Holger Rune. And Alcaraz has now hinted that he might additionally skip a event this 12 months, as he should hearken to his physique to keep away from any setbacks.
Ought to Alcaraz make it to the ultimate in Barcelona, he could have performed 10 matches in 13 days, beginning along with his opening spherical in Monte Carlo every week in the past. However he’s planning to take issues daily as he progresses by means of the clay season.
“I will take it in the future at a time, listening to my physique and my crew. From there, I will make the very best choice,” Alcaraz defined after arriving in Barcelona simply in the future after his Monte Carlo Masters defeat. “For now, we’re excited and wanting to do every little thing we will to endure the whole clay courtroom season.”
The world No. 2 additionally is aware of that he’s at a drawback in Barcelona, the place he has had little time to organize for his first-round conflict with qualifier Otto Virtanen on Tuesday afternoon.
However Alcaraz has loads of expertise – he additionally performed each match doable throughout these two tournaments in 2025, profitable the Monte Carlo Masters and ending runner-up on the Barcelona Open.
Carlos Alcaraz misplaced to Jannik Sinner in Sunday’s Monte Carlo Masters remaining (Picture: Getty)
“Not having skilled is a slight drawback, however tomorrow I will attempt to get into the very best form. At present is a quiet day, he mentioned on Monday. “Final 12 months, I arrived a bit drained, after which I out of the blue obtained injured within the remaining. We will do issues in one of the best ways doable to play right here, in Madrid, and within the upcoming tournaments.”
Alcaraz additionally has some further motivation this week. He misplaced the world No. 1 rating to his largest rival, Jannik Sinner, after a defeat within the Monte Carlo remaining. However he sits simply 110 factors behind the Italian and might instantly return to the highest if he lifts the trophy in Barcelona.
He added: “Being No. 1 in Barcelona is further motivation. I do know I’ve to win right here if I wish to get it again. The battle I am having with Jannik is nice. However what I am targeted on is continuous to enhance.”
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