Alcaraz, on the ATP Finals and the Davis Cup: “I firmly believe that I can achieve it and there is a team to win it”

The titles in Vienna and Paris, the eight matches in a row won indoors and on hard courts, confirmed the definitive progression of Carlos Alcaraz in which it was the most dangerous combination for their interests. What was missing was a bit of personal faith, vital experiences in this field and solidity to accept the natural betrayals of indoor events that also come when energy diminishes because the season is over.

Alcaraz is stronger and hungrier than ever at this point in November. It has been almost five months of break due to the injury, the head and legs ask for more. And “my team and I have found a way to play well indoors, on very fast surfaces and against rivals of this type (like Shelton and Fritzwho had to overcome two match points in the quarterfinals), the Murcian meant. “We are very happy and proud of it,” he added.

The Spaniard has taken a more than interesting boost for two major challenges, the ATP Finals in Turin, from the 15th to the 22nd, and the Davis Cup Final 8, in Bologna from the 24th to the 29th. First, the Masters Cup. Without Jannik Sinner and winning tournaments, Alcaraz is at the top. “Seeing myself as a favorite is something that I think is harmful to myself. We are going to try not to think about it. Let the people decide if I am or not,” he said.

He does not want to fall into the trap of euphoria, but the illusion has grown exponentially. “There are two very important and very beautiful weeks ahead, which we are going to enjoy,” he noted.

They are crowns that are missing from their record. He is young, 23 years old, but many favorable factors have come together. He has no doubts about the Davis Cup, since “we have the team to win it.” The ATP Finals are also a dream. “I have already said it openly, it is a tournament that I want to win. I don’t know if it will be this year, next year, or if I will achieve it at some point, but I am going to work hard. I firmly believe that I can achieve it,” he says.

The sooner the better: “This year I’m going in with a lot of confidence and with a good base of work on the aspects I wanted to improve to perform better in this tournament; without a doubt, I’m going to go all out.”

With the precaution that “the best eight are there, and it has already been seen that I have won very close matches these weeks. Although for me it means extra motivation and energy. I want to go calmly, to develop good tennis and enjoy,” says an Alcaraz who made the final in 2025.

He leaves Paris reinforced. “I knew how to control my emotions, overcome difficult moments by being mentally strong, preventing negative thoughts from invading me. I took a step forward”