After conquering the Australian Open and adding the Career Grand Slam to his resume, the year is not over for Alcaraz: we reveal five possible sources of motivation in 2026.
Carlos Alcaraz
Carlos Alcaraz, in a period of full maturity, is fully aware that the criticisms of his actions off the court are things of the past. Does he feel the constant need to respond to them? Will the debate ever end? He responded very calmly in a chat with AS, making his position clear. "I feel I don't have to prove anything to anyone. Perhaps there are things that people disagree with, for example, the documentary: there was talk that it wasn't professional, that I like to enjoy myself, go out partying... but one thing doesn't negate the other. The obvious doesn't need to be shown, I believe, and the obvious is that to be number one and win seven Grand Slams, work, discipline, and daily commitment are needed. That should be taken for granted, and it's something people should realize", stated the Murcian without hesitation, clearly indicating that his only motivation is to play for himself, his family, and his people, enjoying it to the fullest.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Alcaraz, sincero sobre lo que hace fuera de la pista: "No tengo que demostrar nada a nadie"
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The update of the ATP ranking this Monday, February 2, 2026, will go down in history for the splendid 13,650 points that sit in the box of Carlos Alcaraz. The Spaniard has become the third player of all time with the highest score, following Djokovic's 16,950 points on June 20, 2016, and Nadal's 15,390 points on April 20, 2009.
🇪🇸 Carlos Alcaraz on this week has 13,650 ATP Points. He is 3rd in the standings for most ATP points#AustralianOpen pic.twitter.com/77Lzd6LMmA
— TennisMyLife (@TennisMyLife68) February 2, 2026
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Alcaraz ya es el tercer tenista de la historia con mayor puntuación en el ranking ATP
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After his impressive performance in the recent Australian Open, enduring two weeks of intense physical demands, the player from Murcia will not defend the title in the Dutch land.
The Spanish reflects on the reasons that led to this separation, talks about whether he has remembered his coach, and lavishes praise on Samuel López.
There has been no public congratulations from Juan Carlos Ferrero to Carlos Alcaraz for his title at the 2026 Australian Open, nor a direct mention from the player from Murcia to his former coach. The only thing that could be interpreted as a message from the one from Ontinyent to the one from Palmar is the official congratulations from his academy, first sent through Instagram and later expanded by X.
So amazing journey 🔥 So hard work! Congrats Carlitos! Many more things yet to come 🙌🫡 https://t.co/HsyANpptBf
— Ferrero Tennis Academy (@Ferreroacademy) February 1, 2026
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Así ha sido la felicitación "indirecta" de Ferrero a Alcaraz por su título en Australia
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Carlos Alcaraz has managed to complete his own Career Grand Slam, and he did it in a very special way: by winning each of the tournaments in the first final he played in them. This speaks to the Murcian's innate ability to emotionally handle situations that have overwhelmed many other great tennis players throughout the history of this sport. In fact, only Serena Williams in the Open Era achieved this.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Alcaraz se une a Serena Williams en un logro indescriptible
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Toni Nadal closely follows the tennis news and provided an interesting analysis in ElPais on what happened in the 2026 Australian Open final, where Carlos Alcaraz emerged victorious. He believes that the key to Alcaraz's response to Djokovic's strong first set was his ability to calm his game, reduce the power and intensity of his shots, and toughen up the match. Rafa's uncle thinks that Novak remains "an extraordinary competitor, a born fighter, and an exemplary athlete," but he sees how, at his age, it is difficult for him to recover from the efforts made. "This triumph by Carlos clearly indicates that he is already one of the best in history," concludes the Balearic.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Toni Nadal: "Alcaraz ya es uno de los mejores de la historia"
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After conquering the Australian Open and adding the Career Grand Slam to his resume, the year is not over for Alcaraz: we reveal five possible sources of motivation in 2026.
After his impressive performance in the recent Australian Open, enduring two weeks of intense physical demands, the player from Murcia will not defend the title in the Dutch land.
Carlos Alcaraz, in a period of full maturity, is fully aware that the criticisms of his actions off the court are things of the past. Does he feel the constant need to respond to them? Will the debate ever end? He responded very calmly in a chat with AS, making his position clear. "I feel I don't have to prove anything to anyone. Perhaps there are things that people disagree with, for example, the documentary: there was talk that it wasn't professional, that I like to enjoy myself, go out partying... but one thing doesn't negate the other. The obvious doesn't need to be shown, I believe, and the obvious is that to be number one and win seven Grand Slams, work, discipline, and daily commitment are needed. That should be taken for granted, and it's something people should realize", stated the Murcian without hesitation, clearly indicating that his only motivation is to play for himself, his family, and his people, enjoying it to the fullest.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Alcaraz, sincero sobre lo que hace fuera de la pista: "No tengo que demostrar nada a nadie"
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The Spanish reflects on the reasons that led to this separation, talks about whether he has remembered his coach, and lavishes praise on Samuel López.
The update of the ATP ranking this Monday, February 2, 2026, will go down in history for the splendid 13,650 points that sit in the box of Carlos Alcaraz. The Spaniard has become the third player of all time with the highest score, following Djokovic's 16,950 points on June 20, 2016, and Nadal's 15,390 points on April 20, 2009.
🇪🇸 Carlos Alcaraz on this week has 13,650 ATP Points. He is 3rd in the standings for most ATP points#AustralianOpen pic.twitter.com/77Lzd6LMmA
— TennisMyLife (@TennisMyLife68) February 2, 2026
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Alcaraz ya es el tercer tenista de la historia con mayor puntuación en el ranking ATP
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There has been no public congratulations from Juan Carlos Ferrero to Carlos Alcaraz for his title at the 2026 Australian Open, nor a direct mention from the player from Murcia to his former coach. The only thing that could be interpreted as a message from the one from Ontinyent to the one from Palmar is the official congratulations from his academy, first sent through Instagram and later expanded by X.
So amazing journey 🔥 So hard work! Congrats Carlitos! Many more things yet to come 🙌🫡 https://t.co/HsyANpptBf
— Ferrero Tennis Academy (@Ferreroacademy) February 1, 2026
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Así ha sido la felicitación "indirecta" de Ferrero a Alcaraz por su título en Australia
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Carlos Alcaraz has managed to complete his own Career Grand Slam, and he did it in a very special way: by winning each of the tournaments in the first final he played in them. This speaks to the Murcian's innate ability to emotionally handle situations that have overwhelmed many other great tennis players throughout the history of this sport. In fact, only Serena Williams in the Open Era achieved this.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Alcaraz se une a Serena Williams en un logro indescriptible
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Toni Nadal closely follows the tennis news and provided an interesting analysis in ElPais on what happened in the 2026 Australian Open final, where Carlos Alcaraz emerged victorious. He believes that the key to Alcaraz's response to Djokovic's strong first set was his ability to calm his game, reduce the power and intensity of his shots, and toughen up the match. Rafa's uncle thinks that Novak remains "an extraordinary competitor, a born fighter, and an exemplary athlete," but he sees how, at his age, it is difficult for him to recover from the efforts made. "This triumph by Carlos clearly indicates that he is already one of the best in history," concludes the Balearic.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Toni Nadal: "Alcaraz ya es uno de los mejores de la historia"
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The Spaniard described how he feels hours after being crowned champion of the 2026 Australian Open and had words of admiration for Djokovic.
Carlos Alcaraz has received a mass bath with the already traditional photo session for all the champions of the first Grand Slam of the year. In a park in Melbourne and under the watchful eye of journalists, the Spaniard took the opportunity to send a message to fans and shared a social media message from the tournament, thanking for the support received and acknowledging that what he is experiencing is a dream come true. He also admitted that he couldn't celebrate it on the Australian night because he left late and very tired from Melbourne Park.
#Sponsored. With love from @carlosalcaraz 💙#madebygoogle pic.twitter.com/p6nNddwVaN
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) February 2, 2026
Alcaraz: "Last night I couldn't do anything to celebrate it, although I would have liked to. I had no energy and I left very late from Melbourne Park" pic.twitter.com/xZq25jp3Hr
— Germán R. Abril (@gerebit0) February 2, 2026
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Así fue el posado de campeón de Alcaraz con el título: "No pude celebrarlo anoche..."
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