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Carlos Alcaraz Remains Mindful of Rivals Closing the Gap as His ATP Qatar Open Campaign Begins
Alcaraz recognizes game weaknesses and a challenging field including Jannik Sinner at the ATP 500 Qatar Open, aiming to start strong after an extended break.
- This month, Carlos Alcaraz said he is still ironing out weaknesses despite capturing all four Grand Slam titles by the age of 22 as he returns to action at the Qatar Open.
- Opponents are studying his game, and Alcaraz said he must put himself in their minds and assess his level and match preparation.
- Alcaraz opens against Arthur Rinderknech, whom he has beaten in all four previous meetings, but said `I know how difficult every match is.`
- Ahead of his campaign in Doha, the field includes Jannik Sinner and challengers, and Alcaraz called the draw a "really tough one" for an ATP 500 tournament.
- Working to fix specific flaws, Alcaraz said he must improve some things and will take `one match at a time` as he gauges his progress.
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World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz said he is still ironing out weaknesses in his game even after capturing all four Grand Slam titles by the age of 22, as he returns to action at the Qatar Open this week. The Spaniard became the youngest man to complete the career Grand Slam when he beat 24-time major winner Novak Djokovic 2-6 6-2 6-3 7-5 in the Australian Open final this month, the latest step in what is now one of the sport's fastest-rising careers. …
Carlos Alcaraz says he still has 'weaknesses' ahead of return in Doha
World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz said he is still ironing out weaknesses in his game even after capturing all four Grand Slam titles by the age of 22, as he returns to action at the Qatar Open this week.
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The Straits TimesAlcaraz says he still has 'weaknesses' ahead of return in Doha
World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz said he is still ironing out weaknesses in his game even after capturing all four Grand Slam titles by the age of 22, as he returns to action at the Qatar Open this week.
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