Carlos Alcaraz Faces Criticism, Seeks Game Changes Ahead of Clay Season

Carlos Alcaraz, the current World number 3, is facing criticism after early losses in the Miami Masters and Indian Wells, raising questions about his form as he heads into the clay season. Despite a solid overall record of 15-4 this year, his only title came from the Rotterdam Open, and he has struggled with consistency in recent matches. Tennis analysts, including Andy Roddick and Tim Henman, have offered insights on areas for Alcaraz to improve, particularly emphasizing shot selection and managing aggression during play. Roddick suggests that Alcaraz should focus on dictating play without becoming overly aggressive when not in top form. As the clay season approaches, Alcaraz is training intensively to regain his winning momentum, particularly with the French Open title defense on the horizon. He acknowledges the evolution of tennis over the years, but is uncertain about what specific changes could be made to the sport in the future.