Carlos Alcaraz opened up further about the emotional connection he shares with his coach, Juan Carlos Ferrero, after his victory in Beijing. Reflecting on Ferrero’s tears following the win, Alcaraz spoke candidly about the tough times they had endured together, saying it wasn’t just the physical grind of competition but also emotional challenges that made the moment so meaningful.
“I think he got emotional because we’ve been through a lot these past couple of months,” Alcaraz said. “It’s been difficult, not just on the court but off it as well. I was struggling a bit mentally, especially after the American swing. There were moments when I just didn’t want to pick up a racquet.”
Alcaraz credited Ferrero and his support team for helping him regain his motivation and passion for the game. “Thanks to them, I got the joy back for playing matches, for practicing again. They helped me stay motivated, and I really wanted to travel and compete once more,” he added.
Ferrero llorando tras la victoria de Carlos.
Estamos presenciando la historia delante de nuestros ojos. Qué afortunados somos. pic.twitter.com/iQVLsWboS5
— José Morón (@jmgmoron) October 2, 2024
Their journey together clearly built a strong bond, and Alcaraz’s win felt like a shared triumph, making Ferrero’s emotional reaction all the more powerful.
Carlos Alcaraz in 2024
Currently ranked no.2, Carlos played his last match on the 2nd of October when he beat world no.1 Jannik Sinner 6-7(6) 6-4 7-6(3) in the final in Beijing to win his 17th career title.
Currently, during this year Carlos achieved an overall 48-9 record. Alcaraz conquered 4 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open, Wimbledon and Beijing. The Spaniard reached the final in Paris.
Carlos Alcaraz will play the world no.357 Gabi Adrian Boitan in the . In the past, they have never competed against each other until now on the main tour.
Alcaraz conquered 4 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open, Wimbledon and Beijing. The Spaniard reached the final in Paris (Olympics).
Carlos won 17 titles in his career: 5 on hard courts, 8 on clay courts, 1 on indoor courts and 3 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
He is also scheduled to play in Paris (Rolex Paris Masters). The main draw will start on the 28th of October.
Carlos Alcaraz |
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