Carlos Alcaraz 'not well mentally' as tennis star delivers alarming verdict after shock US Open defeat
Carlos Alcaraz recently shared that he is struggling with his mental state after unexpectedly losing to Botic Van de Zandschulp at the US Open.
The winner of Wimbledon and the French Open came into the match with high expectations of easily defeating his opponent and moving on to the next round of the tournament.
However, Alcaraz, the champion of the tournament in 2022, was shocked by Van de Zandschulp - with the Dutch player emerging victorious with a score of 6-1, 7-5, 6-4 to advance to the next round.
After losing the match, Alcaraz was feeling really down.
Carlos Alcaraz shared that he is struggling with his mental state after losing unexpectedly to Botic Van de Zandschulp at the US Open on Friday morning.
The Spanish player confessed that he had a hard time focusing during the match, and he also shared that he is feeling mentally unwell after missing out on another opportunity to win a Grand Slam.
"I'm currently feeling like I've regressed rather than progressed mentally, and I can't figure out why," he expressed.
After experiencing an amazing summer at Roland Garros and Wimbledon, where I felt like I had made a mental breakthrough in understanding the importance of being mentally tough to win big tournaments, I now feel like I have regressed on this tour.
It feels like my mental health is not good. I feel weak and unwell.
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One of the issues I struggle with is my lack of self-control and ability to manage my actions, which truly poses a challenge for me.
Alcaraz has had an eventful summer.
He claimed victory at the French Open in June and then went on to defeat Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon final the next month.
Alcaraz also competed in the Paris Olympics, where the young athlete, aged 21, won the silver medal after losing to Djokovic in France.
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Carlos Alcaraz offered his congratulations to Botic Van de Zandschulp after his elimination from the US Open on Friday morning.
Alcaraz displayed some class by offering his congratulations to Van de Zandschulp for his victory.
"I'm at a loss for words," he stated.
To start off, I believe he performed excellently. His tennis skills were remarkable. I expected him to earn more points, specifically easy ones.
"He didn't make as many errors as I anticipated, which left me feeling a bit puzzled."
Carlos Alcaraz believes that the hectic summer schedule has had a negative impact on him following his loss at the US Open.
I was unsure how to handle the situation, I was struggling to improve my skills.
I believe I maintained my performance throughout the game, but it wasn't sufficient to secure a win or put myself in a position to compete for opportunities. What else is there to say?
