Hey there, fellow tennis enthusiasts It’s your girl Mia Johnson-Carter here, living the dream in Miami. Today, I’m excited to share with you the incredible journey of Carlos Alcaraz, one of the most promising young players in tennis.
Carlos Alcaraz has been making waves in the tennis world with his impressive performances. This season, he achieved the unthinkable by becoming the youngest player to win both the French Open and Wimbledon in the same year. His victory over Alexander Zverev in the French Open final was a highlight, and then he went on to defeat Novak Djokovic for the second time in a row in the Wimbledon final. This streak is nothing short of remarkable!
In a recent interview with ‘Vogue’, Alcaraz selected his favorite moment of this year: “Roland Garros. In the months before the tournament, I got injured and couldn’t practice as much as I wanted. I went without any expectations—and ended up winning. It’s a real highlight.” This shows how determined and resilient he is, even when faced with challenges.
Alcaraz will be facing Casper Ruud in his ATP Finals debut today. Despite not liking fast surfaces, he has been practicing hard and is ready for this major event. His group stage includes Ruud, Zverev, and Rublev, with the semifinal match scheduled for Saturday. Alcaraz aims to win the tournament and return to second position in the ATP ranking—a goal that would also be crucial for his performance at the 2025 Australian Open.
The young Spaniard already knows what aspects of his game he needs to work on during the off-season. “There are specific things. Of course I would like to improve my serve more, obviously I have to do that, and other things that I prefer not to say now because my rivals will know them,” Alcaraz stated. He plans to sit down with Juan Carlos Ferrero and write down specific goals for the preseason.
Alcaraz has had exceptional peaks this year, winning two Grand Slam titles and a Masters 1000. However, he needs to improve consistency to return to the top of the ATP ranking. Jannik Sinner has shown higher regularity throughout this season, allowing him to expand his advantage in the ATP ranking despite Alcaraz’s victories over him.
The young Spaniard will focus on improving even more next season. His first goal is to do well at the Australian Open, where he aims to achieve better results than his quarterfinal finish this year. In case he wins in Melbourne next January, he already has a new tattoo in mind: “I have it in mind, I have in mind to tattoo the kangaroo,” said Alcaraz in an interview with the official ATP website. “I’m going to try to make a good vacation first. For me it is super important to be able to disconnect from tennis. And to return fresh to the pre-season so that it is brilliant, brutal, to arrive in Australia in the best possible way both tennis, physical and mental. The goal is to complete the ‘Grand Slam’ in Melbourne” – he added.
Alcaraz’s game is almost unstoppable on his best days but struggles when he’s not in top form. He achieves more than 85% of victories in Grand Slam tournaments this season compared to only 75% in Masters 1000 tournaments. Limiting injuries will also be crucial; he suffered a forearm injury this year that limited him significantly during spring, forcing him to miss two Masters 1000 (Monte Carlo and Rome).
In summary, Carlos Alcaraz’s journey is an inspiration to many young tennis players around the world. His determination and resilience are traits we can all learn from. If you want, you can check out the news where I found it here.
Yours truly,
Mia
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