Carlos Alcaraz
Alcaraz, Landaluce prepare collectively in Murcia
Spaniards have been shut in recent times
April 03, 2026
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Martin Landaluce and Carlos Alcaraz frolicked collectively this week.
By Sam Jacot
Carlos Alcaraz will purpose to bounce again from a disappointing early exit in Miami when he competes on the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters as defending champion.
In preparation, the 22-year-old has been sharpening his sport again dwelling in Murcia alongside Spaniard Martin Landaluce. The 2 educated on the Actual Murcia Membership de Tenis, mixing high-intensity periods with the form of camaraderie that displays their rising bond.
Landaluce, who trains on the Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar, has spoken earlier than about how precious Alcaraz’s steering has been throughout his rise.
And rise he has. Final week in Miami, the 20-year-old put collectively one of the best run of his younger profession, advancing into his first ATP Masters 1000 quarter-final and making historical past as the primary participant born in 2006 to succeed in that stage. He’s now on the verge of the Prime 100 at No. 106 within the PIF ATP Rankings.
Alcaraz leads the sphere as the highest seed in Monte-Carlo, having gained the title in 2026. If the 22-year-old doesn’t attain not less than the quarter-finals within the Principality, he would cede World No. 1 to Jannik Sinner if the Italian reaches the semi-finals. The Spaniard will face Sebastian Baez or Stan Wawrinka within the first spherical, whereas Sinner takes on Moise Kouame or Ugo Humbert.
Alcaraz is 17-2 on the season, in response to the Infosys ATP Win/Loss Index. He accomplished the Profession Grand Slam on the Australian Open after which gained the ATP 500 title in Doha.
