After two years, Carlos Alcaraz is back on the ATP throne, enjoying his 37th week as world no. 1 following his sixth Major title in New York. At 22, the Spaniard has reached the heightsmost players only dream of.
However, Carlos insists that success in tennis is never permanent, especially with the rival like Jannik Sinner pushing him forward. For the El Palmar native, perfection may be unattainable, but the pursuit of it defines his journey.
Alcaraz continues to refine every aspect of his game, aware that rivals can close the gap at any moment and challenge him at the top of men's tennis. His mindset is anchored in the belief that improvement never stops.
Each training session and every official match provide an opportunity to sharpen his strengths and address weaknesses. He showed the latter in the Wimbledon finals and worked for weeks to take them away.
The result? A dominant display during the Flushing Meadows. That attitude keeps Alcaraz a step ahead on the biggest stages and allow him to challenge the game's legends at 22.
What separates Carlos is not just his immense talent, but his refusal to settle even for runner-up spots. The young Spaniard embraces the challenge of chasing a level that may never truly exist, using that pursuit to evolve and keep his motivation.
With Sinner breathing down his neck, Alcaraz's commitment to constant progress ensures that his reign at the top of the sport will remain anything but complacent. He is the second-youngest player with six Major trophies, standing above even Rafael Nadal.
However, he constantly thinks about new challenges from Jannik or someone else. That attitude and desire are shaping Carlos into one of the most brilliant players our sport has ever seen.
"I think perfection does not exist; you might get close to it, but can not reach it. I keep my feet on the ground by reminding myself that you can always improve. Another player, Jannik or someone else, can come along and overtake by showcasing stronger tennis.
We have to move forward step by step and seek constant improvements. I will never play perfect tennis, but it's about getting close to that level. That motivates me and drives me forward," Carlos Alcaraz said.
