Carlos Alcaraz has had a spectacular year, winning two out of four tennis majors in the season coupled with various Masters 1000 victories and many more. However, the tennis star has opted to take a break from the sport with the hopes of preparing himself for the next tennis season.

Initially joining the likes of Roberto Bautista Agut, Pablo Carreno, Pedro Martinez, and Rafa Jodar in the Spanish squad for the Davis Cup, Alcaraz is now afforded a weekend off and may likely return for the ATP Finals instead, which will be set this November as the finale of the ATP Tour season. He may also return to the Davis Cup next weekend should he stick to the schedule.

So far, Alcaraz can call this a promising year for him so far, and it cannot be denied that the Spanish star has yet proven his worth on the big stage with impressive performances in the game. His successes have become quite a spectacle, and at a young age, he’s already a prominent icon in the Tour at this point in time.

A Break to Address Emotional Issues

At the age of 21, perhaps the extra passion put in by Alcaraz in his games have become pivotal in his actual success. The world no. 3 managed to win the French Open and Wimbledon this year. He could have managed to come up with a promising trifecta in the US Open, but instead ended up losing in a second round upset.

For Alcaraz, it is always a must for him to ensure that he gives out the best of his game at all times, and this should be seen as a massive responsibility for such a young star like him.

"Being number one always makes you feel the pressure to do well for your country, especially after not having had good feelings in the last few matches,” Alcaraz said. “I have tried not to do the bad things that I did on the American tour. I had been training well, but training is one thing and competition is another."

Maturity In the Game

It has been a successful year for the Spaniard, and winning two majors is a first time for him. Still, this has left him exhausted well. Alcaraz has put everything mentally, emotionally, and physically. This is indeed a draining feeling, and putting constant pressure on a 21-year-old is definitely not an easy thing to handle so far.

“There are times when I smile because I force myself to smile even if I don't feel like it. Sometimes it works and changes the dynamic, and other times it doesn't,” Alcaraz continued. "At the US Open I forced myself to smile, but it didn't click. This week has helped me both mentally and tennis-wise, I've realized many thing.”

Alcaraz’s emotions have cost him well in the past few years. Fans have seen him cramp many times, especially in that 2023 French Open semis clash versus Novak Djokovic. His composure has been quite in question, but it goes without saying that his emotional state has something to do with that.

At this point, Alcaraz is still young, and one can say that there are still a lot of expectations set before him. For now, he should take that break well and use it well to get the best out of his rest and make sure that he is ready to roll and play better and bigger in his later return with more tournaments to come.