In the Netflix docuseries My Way, Alcaraz revealed one of his go-to ways of disconnecting from the pressure and stress of being a tennis star: heading to Ibiza with friends to unwind. “In Ibiza, I’m not gonna lie, everything is always about partying and going out. I wanted to go there and get wasted,” he admitted.

That decision, however, has led to tension with his coach, who strongly disagrees with that kind of lifestyle. “If you go to Ibiza for six days and go out every single night, by the seventh day you’ve done anything but rest… It’s great to disconnect, but some part of your head has to remember that you’re a tennis player,” said Ferrero.

Now Alcaraz has addressed the rumored controversy and responded candidly. “I’m not going to say ‘the fight,’ but the conversation we have, coach and player, we all have it,” he said, according to Tennis.com. “We all have those conversations about everything: about the tournaments, the practices, the things that I want to do that I probably don’t have to. Whoever says they don’t have it, they lie.”

Far from avoiding those conversations, Carlos sees them as something constructive. “I think that’s the beauty, you know, having mixed feelings, mixed point of view. At the end we go in the same path. We go all together. So, I think that’s beautiful, as well,” said the Spanish player. “I think that’s what I saw in the commentary, as well.”

Alcaraz stays clear of outside commentary

Along with the success, titles, fame, and wealth, comes immense media scrutiny—something Carlos Alcaraz has quickly learned during his young career. He tries to keep that in mind when so-called controversies arise.

“One thing that I learned was about not thinking about anything the people say to me, or not the real people, my close people, my team, my family, or my close friends,” he explained. “I’m trying just to think not about that. Yeah, I hear good things, bad things about that. So, I just want to keep in my path, keep in my own way.”

Carlos Alcaraz set to debut in Rome

After losing the final of the Barcelona Open and missing the Madrid Masters 1000 due to physical issues, Carlos Alcaraz is ready to return to competition. He’ll make his debut at the Rome Open this Friday morning, facing Dusan Lajovic in the round of 64. Should he win, the Spanish star will meet the winner between Alex Michelsen and Laslo Djere.

Carlos Alcaraz, under the guidance of coach Juan Carlos Ferrero, conquered Wimbledon 2023 with finesse, despite having limited experience on grass. Inspired by the techniques of tennis legends Andy Murray, Roger Federer, and Novak Djokovic, Alcaraz displayed a perfect 12-0 record in both the Queen’s Club Championship and Wimbledon, clinching both prestigious titles with remarkable composure on the grass courts.

Ferrero revealed a pivotal moment in Alcaraz’s journey to Wimbledon glory – his victory against Daniil Medvedev. Ferrero emphasized the significance of replicating the level of play he demonstrated against Medvedev, utilizing a slice approach to lure opponents to the net. This strategy proved instrumental in breaking Djokovic’s rhythm during their intense final showdown.

With the Wimbledon triumph behind him, Alcaraz plans to rest and recharge before embarking on his next journey to the United States. Coach Ferrero acknowledged the lessons learned from the US Open and expressed confidence in implementing new strategies. Together with his team, Alcaraz is poised to make even greater strides on the tennis circuit.

Juan Carlos Ferrero details why Carlos Alcaraz won Wimbledon

Ferrero has a ton of experience from he was a player. Alcaraz’s situation might be hard to comprehend for most, but he knows what it is like being the world’s N°1. There is no denying that Alcaraz trusts the coach and is willing to listen, so they make a great combination.

“We copied a little of Murray, Roger and Novak. In the end, it wasn’t easy, but we did it. We said that he would have to play more or less the same level that he played against Medvedev. Medvedev is on the baseline all the time and Carlos likes to use the slice to bring the opponent to the net. That was something we needed to do against Novak, so it was one of the keys to break his rhythm. In the end, I think he was very brave in the way he finished the match”, Ferrero said in an interview with a legend such as Mats Wilander.

Ferrero reveals Alcaraz’s plans ahead of the US Open 2023

The coach also explained the preparation Alcaraz is going to have in his title defense at the US Open 2023. “He’s going to have some rest to reset a little bit and go to the United States feeling powerful and fresh again. I think we’ve learnt a lot of things after the US Open last year, so we have to do things a little bit differently here. He and the team know this, and I think we are ready to do things a little bit better”, Ferrero stated.