Alex Corretja says Carlos Alcaraz has shown “a lot of confidence” in himself by opting against playing a warm-up tournament ahead of the Australian Open. The Wimbledon champion chose instead to focus on fitness and exhibition events, but two-time French Open runner-up Corretja says the world world No. 2 will find his rhythm by easing into the first Grand Slam of the year.
Carlos Alcaraz’s preparation for the Australian Open has been described as a “little bit unusual” by two-time French Open runner-up Alex Corretja - but he has backed the world No. 2’s decision.
The Wimbledon champion chose not to play a full warm-up tournament in the build-up to the first Grand Slam of the year. Daniil Medvedev took the same approach, but defending champion Novak Djokovic chose to play for Serbia in the United Cup.
The 20-year-old’s last official match was at the ATP Finals in November, when he lost to Djokovic in the semi-finals, after a dip in form near the end of the season.
“It's a little bit unusual not to play any tournament before the Australian Open but I think as the tournament goes on, Carlos will find his rhythm,” Corretja told Eurosport.
“They're hoping to have a draw where he can face players and the rhythm that he’s been missing in the last few weeks, because he hasn't played.
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