Alcaraz reveals the valuable lesson he has learned in Monte Carlo

It hasn't been easy, but Carlos Alcaraz's image with the title of ATP Masters 1000 Monte Carlo 2025 is worth more than all those criticisms that arose after his tough loss in Miami. The player himself confessed minutes after winning in Monaco that this past month has not been easy for reasons he doesn't want to share, coupled with certain doubts about his results.

This week in Monte Carlo serves the young Murcian to confirm his idea that he has to have fun on the court to achieve the results he wants, enjoying the tense moments as well and seeking solutions to avoid falling into the abyss. They haven't been the most brilliant matches, but he hasn't needed them to be. Aware of the pace of the games, the ups and downs, and trusting in his tennis, Alcaraz has clinched a trophy that means much more than that.

Do you feel you had something to prove?

"No, I don't feel that way. Let's say it's a crazy talk when you don't win or when people set very high expectations for you, and when you don't win tournaments or matches, people talk a lot. I've realized that I don't have to pay attention to that, just focus on myself. I'm not going to say I've proven anything; I'm very happy to have been able to concentrate on the important things," Carlos Alcaraz said at the press conference.

Analysis of the Monte Carlo final and Musetti's injury

"Today it was about who could control the nerves better; there was a lot of pressure. He was playing his first Masters 1000 final, a great moment for him. For me as well, because it's been a tough month for me. Being in the final, I put pressure on myself. I think he handled it quite well, much better than me. Tactically, I didn't play well. I was going for shots and making many errors. I had to change the situation.

I changed tactically, elongating the points. I tried not to make as many mistakes and get back to a good rhythm, and I think it worked out for me. The start of the second set helped me a lot in terms of the match. Then, midway through the second set, he got injured. It was disappointing for him. I'm very sorry for him, but I'm sure he will reach these rounds more often. His level didn't surprise me; we will see Lorenzo Musetti in this position many more times."

How will you handle the pressure for the rest of the tour?

"There are months ahead, and people have high expectations for me to have a good clay season. Probably, they want me to win all the tournaments, so it will be difficult to manage, I suppose. One thing I've learned this past month is that I have to focus on myself. I have to focus on my people, my team, my family, my friends, regardless of what happens on the court. Win or lose, I have to leave the court happy. I have to be proud of what I've done. That's something I've learned and shown this week. I'll try to go with the same approach as in this tournament."

His ups and downs

"This is the first clay-court tournament of the season; I knew it would be very tough, that I would have challenging moments and still had to stay positive. Probably the phrase Samuel has said the most this week. One thing he told me and that may have been the key this week is that I have to face difficulties. I have to face them, not avoid them. That has changed a lot because in the matches, you have to face them, not worry or be afraid. When you realize you have to accept them and you do, that's when you're on the right track."

Number two in the ATP Ranking

"Another thing I've learned in recent months is not to think beyond what happens on the court. Just enjoy. I no longer think about the Ranking. Ranking is no longer my priority. We'll see what happens in the next month leading up to Roland Garros. Probably people want to see Jannik and me in the final."

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