Carlos Alcaraz Garfia has quickly risen to tennis stardom, clinching significant titles on the ATP Tour, and making waves in major championships. But why has this prodigious talent experienced a recent slowdown in performance? As he navigates the highs and lows of the tennis world, legends like Mats Wilander weigh in on Alcaraz’s journey, emphasizing the unique charm he brings to the court. A glowing remark likening the young star to the legendary Roger Federer proved to be the highlight of Wilander’s praise.

But, amidst all the accolades and critiques, what’s going on in the young Spaniard’s mind? Are we witnessing the growing pains of a future legend? Join us, as we serve up a thorough analysis of Alcaraz’s journey so far.

Carlos Alcaraz, the tennis prodigy compared to Roger Federer by Mats Wilander

Carlos Alcaraz Garfia has won 12 ATP Tour singles championships, including four Masters 1000 titles. He has also won two major championships: the 2022 US Open and the 2023 Wimbledon Championships. However, he has been slowing down recently, with unexpected defeats. Alcaraz has consistently reached the quarter-finals in every event except for the Rome Open. Former world No. 1 Mats Wilander believes Alcaraz may be feeling the weight of being tennis’s latest sensation.

Bringing up the mentality of the young Alcaraz on the court, the most important factor, according to Wilander, is the smile he brings to the court. Wilander remarked, according to a report by Tennis365, “When there’s pressure, he’s still out there having a great time and you can see he’s having a great time because he’s smiling.”

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Mats Wilander highlights the unique charm of a player’s smile on the tennis court, pointing out its rarity even among legends like Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Djokovic. He said, “That is so new. Not even the great Roger Federer did that. Rafa is certainly not Novak once in a while, but not in the same way.”

He further advised the rising star, stating, “He needs to go back to having more fun on the court. He’s looked so much more tense since Wimbledon.” Wilander offers straightforward but insightful recommendations to help the youngster get through this stage.

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Despite his disappointing performance in recent times, Alcaraz has stated he enjoys being the player with all the spotlight on him. He also discussed his future goals and spoke about the lessons learned from recent losses.

Learning from defeats: Alcaraz’s determined pursuit of the No.1 spot

Alcaraz is optimistic about his chances of beating Djokovic to the year-end No.1 ranking despite suffering disappointing results in China. He plans to perform his best in the ATP 500 tournament in Basel later. Alcaraz acknowledges that finishing number 1 this year has been challenging due to his recent results, but believes that learning from defeats is more valuable than victories. He plans to work on several aspects that he learned from his last matches and will train in these areas before competing again.

Former world No.2 Alex Correjta has dismissed concerns about Alcaraz’s declining form, stating that his Asian tour is not a concern. Correjta believes that every tournament and game is a learning experience for Alcaraz, and his season is spectacular. He believes that Alcaraz will need to select tournaments like Novak Djokovic to maintain his 100% in the 80 games he plays a year.

As Alcaraz navigates this critical phase, will he harness these challenges as stepping stones to greater glory? The tennis world watches with bated breath. Can he serve an ace in response?

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