“I’m just happy” – Carlos Alcaraz reveals crucial difference in his reaction to Olympics loss to Novak Djokovic & Wimbledon defeat to Jannik Sinner

Carlos Alcaraz has opened up about the contrasting emotional impacts of his recent high-profile defeats, revealing a significant shift in his mindset. Following his Wimbledon 2025 final loss to Jannik Sinner on July 13 (4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4), the Spaniard expressed a notably positive outlook, stating, “I’m just happy,” during a press conference. This stands in stark contrast to his reaction after losing the Paris Olympics 2024 gold medal match to Novak Djokovic in straight sets (7-6(3), 7-6(2)), a defeat that left him emotionally shattered for months.

Alcaraz explained that his maturity has grown since the Olympic setback, which he described as “really, really hard” to accept at the time. “Last year in the Olympics I was really bad emotionally after the match… Right now, I’ve been through different situations that I learned from them,” he said, reflecting on how he now focuses on the achievement of reaching finals rather than the outcome. The Wimbledon loss, while his first Grand Slam final defeat after five prior wins, prompted pride in his performance rather than despair, as he emphasized keeping “the good moments and trying to forget the bad moments.”

This shift highlights Alcaraz’s evolving resilience, especially after the grueling French Open 2025 final where he overcame Sinner in a five-set thriller. His ability to maintain perspective after Sinner’s revenge win at Wimbledon—snapping a five-match losing streak against him—underscores a mental toughness honed through experience. Unlike the Olympic loss, which derailed his US Open campaign, Alcaraz now views the Wimbledon defeat as a stepping stone, preparing for future battles, including their upcoming US Open mixed doubles partnership.