DOHA: World number one Carlos Alcaraz said he is still working to address weaknesses in his game despite completing a career Grand Slam at just 22, as he returns to competition at the Qatar Open this week.
The Spaniard became the youngest man to win all four major titles after defeating 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic 2-6 6-2 6-3 7-5 in the Australian Open final earlier this month, a milestone that underlined his rapid rise in the sport.
Speaking ahead of his campaign in Doha, where rival Jannik Sinner and several other leading players are also competing, Alcaraz said his priority remains constant improvement following an extended break.“Obviously I can see that I’ve had a lot of success so far, winning the biggest tournaments in the world,” Alcaraz told reporters on Sunday.
“But I see myself with weaknesses.“A lot of players are trying to catch up with me, studying my game, how I play, and trying to beat me. I have to be ready for that and understand where my level is and where my tennis is.”The top seed added that anticipating opponents’ tactics was key to maintaining his edge.
“I have to put myself in their minds and think about what they could do when playing against me. You cannot let your level drop — you just have to keep it going,” he said.
