Carlos Alcaraz has played three tournaments in the 2025 season so far, winning the title in Rotterdam and stopping in the quarterfinals at both the Australian Open (against Novak Djokovic) and the Doha ATP 500 (against Jiri Lehecka).
ADVERTISEMENT
The former world number 1 needs time for the work he did during the off-season to bear fruits, especially his serve, whose mechanics he modified together with his two coaches Juan Carlos Ferrero and Samuel Lopez.
The 4-time Grand Slam champion must improve further mentally to avoid the ups and downs that still affect him, as evidenced by the recent defeat against Lehecka in Doha suffering a streak of four games in a row when he was in control of the third set.
Although he does not yet have the consistency of his great rival Jannik Sinner, it should not be forgotten that Carlitos is just 21 years old and has a lot of time ahead of him to solve his weaknesses.
Isner speaks about Alcaraz
After an exhibition match against Frances Tiafoe scheduled for March 2nd, the current world number 3 will try to lift his third trophy in a row in Indian Wells.
ADVERTISEMENT
Those courts are ideal for the Spaniard's game, because they are very slow and the ball bounces really high making his shots even more effective.
On the latest edition of the 'Nothing Major' podcast, former world number 8 John Isner explained how the best version of Alcaraz is still far away: I dont think this is what we are going to see for the next five to eight years.
It is easy to forget that he is still only 21 years old. His best tennis is, you can argue in all likelihood, is five years from now.
He hasnt even reached his peak. He is still so young and has so much maturing to do even though he is so ridiculously good and has won all these Grand Slams already at 21 years old.
