Alcaraz, at the peak on a personal level: "I feel happiness every time I step on the court, I love what I do"

Carlos Navarro | 21 Feb 2026 | 21.55

Is Alcaraz Having the Most Enjoyable Time of His Career? He Has No Doubt. Source: Getty.

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Carlos Alcaraz continues to be an absolute steamroller, the undisputed king of the ATP circuit. With a perfect 12-0 record and two titles in 2026, he has unleashed his most cheerful, mature, and ambitious side. The triumph in Doha is just further confirmation of his fantastic overall performance, demonstrating no hint of relaxation in his preparation and tennis following his victory in Australia, solidifying his absolute dominance while Jannik Sinner suffered yet another defeat.

Beyond the titles, victories, and records, there is a word that encapsulates the current state of the young man from Murcia: happiness. Perhaps this is the peak stage, where he balances personal and professional aspects so exceptionally well. Each press conference is met with a smile, and if the victory is his, emotions flow freely. This was evident after defeating Fils, sharing insightful reflections on how he enjoys each match and tournament, how he has learned to step onto the court with a smile, appreciating and savoring the fruits of his labor.

That's Why Alcaraz is Currently So Dominant: Defining His Current Tennis and Emotional State

- Incredible Week in Doha Culminating in a Title Win

"I feel great. You feel that the work, now, is done, which is fantastic. It has been a great week, both on and off the court. Seeing how I achieved all the goals I set at the beginning of the week makes me very proud, of myself and my team. It's the first time I lift the title in Doha, incredible."

- Regarding Fils' Statements, Expressing that he Feels a Significant Gap Between his Level and Carlos'

"Today I played great. I was focused on maintaining that throughout the match, playing very well from the start. The finals are where you need to show your best level. Obviously, Arthur didn't start the match so well, making many mistakes. That gave me the confidence to play relaxed and calm. He allowed me to control the match, every point, always in a good position. I played very solid, aggressive whenever I could, also making passing shots. It was a mix of several things. Arthur returned to play just four months ago, only having played a couple of tournaments, reaching the final here after defeating very good players; I am sure he will regain the level to reach the top again."

- Have You Ever Played Better Than This? Victory in a Final in Just 50 Minutes...

"Yes, I played incredibly. Each match is different and has its style. I know Arthur is not far from his real level, he has shown it in this tournament and in battles we had previously, even though he made many errors today. I just tried to stay focused on myself. I played very aggressively, hardly made mistakes, served well, returned well. It was a final where I had to give my 100%, so I'm happy to have done it. Very proud. I will rank this final, in terms of my performance, in the top 10 of my matches."

- Defining Success Moving Forward Based on all Achieved

"For me, success is much more than lifting trophies. To me, success is how you see yourself and how you feel. I am proud, and I already feel successful because I learn in every match. On and off the court, I am learning from everything, from every experience in my life. I am a completely different person, even in playing, than I was in 2022 when I first became number one and won my first Slam. Seeing myself grow as a person and as a player, seeing myself mature and enjoying where I am... that's true success for me. That's why I'm very proud of myself and why I enjoy every step I take as a tennis player. That's how I define success, so far, in my career."

- Is There Room for Improvement After Starting the Year with a 12-0 Record and Two Titles?

"Always. There is always room for improvement. I still see myself with weaknesses. I try to get better in training, be better in matches. I set some goals for this tournament and executed them perfectly, happy and content about it. Improvement must continue, moving in the right direction; I want to carry on this 12-0 streak."

- Happiness on the Court and Future Objectives

"I try not to think about anything other than myself when I step onto the court. Right now, I feel that I love playing tennis, that I love competing. I enjoy every time I go out on the court. Sometimes we don't stop to think about everything that happens to us. When you are out of competition, and I have been injured, you realize how beautiful all this is. You enjoy the beauty of this sport and how lucky you are to go out on the court. That's why right now I always have a good time every time I go out to play, that's why you see me happy, even if I lose a point or a match."

Concerning objectives, obviously, my goals are to win the biggest tournaments on the planet, the Masters 1000, the Grand Slams. Next up is Roland Garros, a tournament with incredible memories and experiences, I am eager to play there again. Before that, there are many special tournaments I want to prepare for well."

- The Best Part of Being a Professional Tennis Player

"It's a mix of many things, I won't lie. It's the combination of love for this sport, for what you do; it's also my job, so I get paid to compete, but there is no better feeling than doing what you love. Fame and money come as a result, but the most important thing is that I live the life I love."

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