Carlos Alcaraz Says He Has Room for Improvement Ahead of 2023 Season Debut

Achieving his dream of changing into the world no. 1 final yr took Carlos Alcaraz abruptly however the Spaniard stated he nonetheless has room for enchancment in his sport and different elements as he gears as much as start his 2023 season at subsequent week’s Argentina Open.

Alcaraz climbed to the highest of the ATP rankings in September 2022 after profitable his first main title on the U.S. Open and stayed there for 20 weeks earlier than Novak Djokovic took over after profitable the Australian Open, which Alcaraz missed with damage.

“I achieved my dream, my aim, in a short time. Practically in only a yr. I handled it as naturally as attainable,” 19-year-old Alcaraz, who is now world No. 2, told reporters on Saturday.

“After becoming No. 1 I had to set new goals, new things for the long term, to continue to enjoy myself, continue to improve because I’m very young and I have a lot of things to improve.

“I think I can improve everything in terms of my game, fitness and mentality. Little by little, my team will take those small steps to get even better.”

Alcaraz stated he’s motivated by Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Djokovic, who made large enhancements over time after an important begin of their early years.

“Achieving my dream in a short time caught me abruptly, so to talk. Now I’m used to it, I’ve a aim, I do know the place I wish to get to, what I wish to be, and that’s the most essential factor,” he said.

Having missed the season-opening major in Melbourne due to a right leg muscle injury, Alcaraz will play his first match of 2023 next week in Buenos Aires, facing the winner of the first-round match between Fabio Fognini and Laslo Djere.

It will also be his first tournament since he suffered an oblique tear last November at the Paris Masters.

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