Justine Henin doesn't appear to be fully convinced about Carlos Alcaraz's ATP Finals chances as the former seven-time Grand Slam champion believes there are still question marks in the Spaniard's indoor game.
While Alcaraz's stunning early success is well-documented, it is not a secret that he has a hard time playing his best during the last part of the year. This season has been no different - the world No. 2 recently won the ATP 500 tournament in Tokyo but the Japan Open is an outdoor event.
When it comes to indoor tennis, the Spanish tennis star got bounced 3-6 2-6 by Taylor Fritz at the Laver Cup before also picking a shock 6-4 3-6 4-6 defeat to Cameron Norrie in his opening Paris Masters match.
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Now, Alcaraz is preparing for his third ATP Finals appearance. The 22-year-old lost to Novak Djokovic in the ATP Finals semifinal in his 2023 debut, while he failed to make it past the group stage at the season-ending tournament last year after going 1-2 in his three matches played.
Henin: Indoor conditions are still a hurdle to overcome for Alcaraz
I think there are still some questions for Alcaraz in indoor conditions, even though he seems to have a lot of potential to perform well in those conditions. Theres no way around it, its still a hurdle to overcome. Its the end of the season, even though hes had some time off these last few weeks. Hell have to manage the fatigue from the whole season, the pressure of the Masters. Its a tournament where hes never been able to shine as he would have liked, knowing that Sinner will arrive in top form," Henin told Eurosport France.
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Despite Alcaraz's recent form, there is no doubt that no one will take him for granted at the ATP Finals and that he will still enter the tournament as the top favorite for the title alongside Sinner. His 67-8 record in 2025 and eight titles captured are the main reasons.
