“Patrick Mouratoglou Sounds the Alarm for Carlos Alcaraz’s Future—Is the Tennis Phenom Pushing Himself to the Brink?”

Carlos Alcaraz has had an extraordinary season, particularly during the summer when he claimed victories at Roland Garros, Wimbledon, and secured an Olympic silver medal. Despite setbacks at the Australian Open and the US Open, his achievements, which also include a title at Indian Wells, overshadow the occasional fluctuations in his form.

However, some, like Patrick Mouratoglou, have suggested that the young Spaniard should make adjustments to his approach moving forward.

Alcaraz’s struggles have been most noticeable on hard courts. At the US Open, he was unexpectedly eliminated in the second round by Botic van de Zandschulp. Mouratoglou, who has recently begun coaching Naomi Osaka, offered his thoughts on Alcaraz’s challenges during certain periods of the season, particularly in relation to his rivalry with fellow rising star Jannik Sinner.

“Alcaraz gave everything he had, both mentally and physically, to win those two Grand Slams, and rightfully so, as they were critical victories. But this kind of exertion is draining, and it has left him mentally exhausted. He’s a very emotional player, and I’ve noticed that he’s suffered from cramps on several occasions this year and throughout his career, even at just 20 years old. If you think about the Big 3, how often did that happen to them? Perhaps he is too emotional, and I believe he should consider adjusting his schedule to allow for more rest—primarily mental rest rather than physical,” Mouratoglou observed.

Currently, Alcaraz is competing in the Davis Cup with Spain and is focused on contributing to his team. Looking ahead, he has the end of the season to prepare for, with the ATP Finals on the horizon.

Reflecting on his Davis Cup debut, Alcaraz shared in a press conference: “I needed this after my recent matches, where I wasn’t feeling great. The Davis Cup is special, and you always want to perform well. I felt the extra pressure of being world number one in the first set and wasn’t entirely comfortable, but I had to stay positive.”