Carlos Alcaraz Gears Up for Monte Carlo with Clay Court Training
World No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz is back on the practice courts, preparing for the Monte Carlo Masters after an early exit from the Miami Open and a short vacation in Mexico. The four-time Grand Slam champion is training at the Real Club de Tenis de Murcia, looking to build momentum for the clay-court season.
Alcaraz will return to Monte Carlo for the second time, aiming for a deep run after an early-round exit in 2022. The Spaniard has had an up-and-down season so far, holding a 15-4 record in 2025. He secured a title in Rotterdam but fell short in three significant tournaments.
Alcaraz’s 2025 Season So Far
- Australian Open: Reached the quarterfinals, where he took the opening set against Novak Djokovic but ultimately lost in four sets.
- Rotterdam Open: Captured his first indoor title, becoming the youngest player to win on four different surfaces, surpassing Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic.
- Doha: Lost in the quarterfinals to Jiri Lehecka in three sets.
- Indian Wells: Reached the semifinals, but his 16-match winning streak was snapped by Jack Draper in a dramatic three-setter (6-1, 0-6, 6-4).
- Miami Open: Suffered a second-round defeat to David Goffin (5-7, 6-4, 6-3), leading to a short break from competition.
Back to Clay with Monte Carlo in Sight
Now refreshed and training on clay, Alcaraz is setting his sights on Monte Carlo, where he hopes to make an impact after missing last year’s tournament due to a hand injury. The 2022 Miami Open champion is eager to reclaim top form, especially with 4,000 ATP points to defend from his title runs in Paris and London last season.
Physically stronger and determined, Alcaraz will be one to watch as he embarks on his European clay-court campaign, aiming for his first Masters 1000 title since Madrid and his most significant trophy since Wimbledon 2024.
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