Carlos Alcaraz confesses his pressure in the elite with a very viral photo session: "Sometimes I would like to have more moments for myself"

Carlos Alcaraz has opened a very personal reflection about the pressure of professional tennis and the impact it has on his life off the court. In an interview granted to Vanity Fair, in which he has also posed in a much-commented photographic session for Ethan James Green, the Murcian admits that the intensity of the circuit forces him to manage his mental well-being so as not to get overwhelmed.

The world number 2 explains that sometimes the accumulation of tournaments and training has taken its toll: “There have been moments when I haven't stopped, I haven't disconnected, and that has ended up in me not playing good tennis or getting injured”, says the player, currently out of competition due to physical problems.

One of the most revealing fragments comes when he talks about his future in elite sport. Alcaraz recognizes that he avoids thinking about the duration of his career because it generates anxiety for him: “I try not to think that I have 12 or 15 years left in my career because I get overwhelmed,” he confesses, underlining the constant demand of the professional circuit.

The tennis player also reflects on the contrast between his current life and what he considers a normal stage at his age. “I know I am living a dream life, but sometimes I would like to have more moments for myself,” he states, hinting at his desire for more personal space outside of tennis.

Furthermore, Alcaraz also analyzes his sporting relationship with Jannik Sinner, a rivalry that aims to mark the future of the circuit. The Spaniard highlights the mutual respect between both and how they compete at the highest level without losing the good relationship off the court.