Carlos Alcaraz did not tremble in the face of Alexander Shevchenko. This Wednesday, he raised the bar by punishing Yoshihito Nishioka, 6-0, 6-1, 6-4, in the second round of the Australian Open. The Japanese had lost the first two rounds in less than an hour… “Carlitos” dictated his law with 14 aces, 36 winning shots and no break points conceded. A real demonstration. Alcaraz could become the youngest player to win all four Grand Slam tournaments. The motivation is there. He will rub shoulders with Nuno Borges in the third round. The first week could be perfect and above all express.
Video – Carlos Alcaraz in the 3rd round of the 2025 Australian Open
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“I don’t like playing at night”
At a press conference, Alcaraz talked about his favorite courts and managing his first week. “I prioritize timing over short. The Rod Laver is wonderful and that’s where you’re going to play for the final rounds, but the Margaret Court for me is a wonderful court, incredible too, which is very enjoyable to play on. At the moment, during the first rounds, I prefer, if I win, to have more rest time and not accumulate fatigue with the schedule, to be able to rest well at night, rather than playing in the center and to accumulate few hours of sleep, to go to bed late and for the days to be long. I don’t like to play at night, I prefer to play during the day, because after the match I can recover better and go to bed at a good time.”
“We will soon include Joao Fonseca’s name on the list of the best players in the world”
Like everyone else, Carlos Alcaraz was conquered by Joao Fonseca Tuesday. The Brazilian, only 18 years old, scalped Andrey Rublev in three rounds and explodes in front of the whole world. “I saw a little, yes, I couldn’t see the whole match, but I saw the beginning and the end. What can I say, it’s simply amazing. The way he played in his first Grand Slam match against a Top 10 player was incredible. The way he approached the match, the way he handled everything, the way he handled his nerves, it was fantastic. This is someone I should be wary of. I have to watch him. He’s going to be there. It’s only the start of the year, he’s only won once at a Slam, but he’ll be there. We will soon include Joao Fonseca’s name on the list of the best players in the world.”
