Alcaraz and the indoor tour, in search of the great vestige yet to conquer

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It would be foolish to think that Carlos Alcaraz's tennis declines significantly on indoor courts or even consider the possibility of him struggling in this competitive environment for a long time. The Spaniard has shown that he possesses the necessary skills to perform well on indoor courts, but he needs to refine some details if he wants to succeed already in this 2024.

Several unforgettable memories come to mind regarding the relationship betweenCarlos Alcaraz and indoor courts. In total, the Spanish player has competed in 31 matches indoors, winning 22 of them and suffering only 9 losses, but he has failed to clinch any titles, except for the Next Gen ATP Finals 2021. There have been remarkable performances by the Murcian in this context, but it is worth noting why he has not yet been able to claim a championship and what specific characteristics may demand an extra effort from Carlitos to succeed indoors.

Carlos' first exposure to ATP indoor tournaments was in the qualifying rounds of Montpellier 2021, where he fell to Griekspoor. It would not be until a few months later, in Vienna, that he already showed signs of his high level. He defeated Berrettini but succumbed to Zverev with authority, displaying a mixed performance, similar to the following tournament. It was at Paris-Bercy, where his memorable victory over a top-10 player Sinner was overshadowed by the emotional breakdown he experienced against Gaston in the next round.

Alcaraz's next appearance on indoor courts came after he had already won a Grand Slam title, in fact, just a few days later. It was at the Davis Cup in Valencia, losing to Auger-Aliassime and defeating Kwon. One of the peculiarities of his indoor matches is that he has approached many of these encounters very physically and mentally fatigued. Goffin, Auger-Aliassime, and Rune, with an injury included, halted his progress, preventing him from participating in the ATP Finals that year.

- Alcaraz enters this indoor swing having played four matches this year in these conditions

The sensations did not improve the following year, arriving with little energy and motivation towards the end of the season, culminating in a loss to Safiullin in Paris and a lack of real chances to win the title in Turin. In all his appearances, there were several common features. While the most significant ones were the lack of physical and mental energy, there was also an urgent need on Alcaraz's part to change height, not lose track, be aggressive, move forward, and approach the net frequently.

This is how he amazed at the Laver Cup 2024, as well as in the two Davis Cup matches he played this season. Arriving at this stage of the season with several matches already played indoors can help Carlos Alcaraz find his best form and potentially claim his first indoor title. He will have a great opportunity at the ATP Rolex Paris Masters 2024, a key event to build confidence heading into the ATP Finals 2024 and the Davis Cup 2024.

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