Alex Corretja defends Carlos Alcaraz: 'He’s handled with brutality'

Regardless of already successful a title in 2025 in Rotterdam, Carlos Alcaraz’s begin to the season was not thought-about good by most followers and insiders. The 4-time Grand Slam champion was eradicated within the quarterfinals on the Australian Open, the place he was thought-about the second prime favourite behind Jannik Sinner.

Nonetheless, his run at Melbourne Park got here to a halt in opposition to a legend like Novak Djokovic who put in a superb efficiency regardless of his thigh harm.

It was additionally cheap to anticipate one thing extra from the Spanish ace on the Doha ATP 500 – the place he was eradicated by Jiri Lehecka within the quarterfinals – and particularly on the Indian Wells Masters 1000, a event that the 21-year-old from Murcia had dominated in 2023 and 2024.

The previous world No.1 was trying to elevate his third trophy in a row at ‘The Tennis Paradise’ and it actually seemed like all the things was set for his victory, contemplating that he hadn’t dropped a single set till the semifinals.

Carlitos’ mechanics jammed in opposition to Jack Draper, who performed a very nice event and took benefit of his opponent’s ups and downs to get probably the most particular victory of his profession to this point.

Corretja talks about Carlitos

The present world quantity 3 will attempt to do higher on the Miami Open, the place he has already triumphed in 2022 by successful the primary Masters 1000 of his profession.

Talking on Eurosport, Spanish legend Alex Corretja highlighted how persons are too strict in the direction of his younger compatriot: “Alcaraz is handled brutally each time he loses a match. His rise has been actually speedy and he’s solely 21 years outdated, he nonetheless has to be taught a number of issues.

Carlos has already develop into a world star and this places a major weight on his shoulders. It’s true that he earns some huge cash and that he’s very fortunate, however there’s a worth to pay for this huge recognition.

Lots of people do not perceive how exhausting it’s for a younger man like him.”