Key Takeaways
- Carlos Alcaraz secured another tournament victory to return to title-winning ways.
- The Spaniard remained critical of his performance, admitting: “I was way far from my best level”.
- Alcaraz acknowledged that complete confidence in his game has not yet returned.
A candid assessment despite silverware
Spanish tennis star Carlos Alcaraz has offered an open critique of his performance after securing another tournament victory. Despite taking home the trophy, the former world number 1 admitted that he remained far from peak sharpness throughout the campaign.
Addressing his current form after the final, the Spaniard acknowledged, “I was way far from my best level” while explaining that his full confidence on court has yet to return completely.
ATP Shanghai - Carlos Alcaraz's projected path
Carlos Alcaraz in 2026
Now the world no.3, Carlos played his last match on the 6th of October when he overcame world no.19 Jiri Lehecka 7-6(4) 6-4 in the final in Tokyo to win his 28th career title.
Presently, during this year Carlos achieved a compiled 32-4 win-loss record. The Spaniard clinched 3 titles in 2026 at the Australian Open, Doha and Tokyo.
