Carlos Alcaraz outlines training priorities after defeat at Queen’s Club against Jack Draper – Tennis Tonic

Carlos Alcaraz started the grass court season with high hopes of defending his titles at both Queen’s Club and Wimbledon. However, his ambitions suffered an unexpected setback when he lost to Jack Draper in the second round at Queen’s Club. Draper, who had just won his first ATP title in Stuttgart, managed to beat the world number two in surprisingly comfortable fashion.

The loss was a major setback for Alcaraz, who had come from a comfortable distance in his first round match against Francisco Cerundolo. Draper’s impressive grass form proved a formidable challenge that Alcaraz could not overcome. The loss has cast doubt on Alcaraz’s Wimbledon prospects and caused him to rethink his training and preparation.

In his post-match press conference, Alcaraz remained calm and thoughtful. He acknowledged that it was difficult to deal with such a loss, but congratulated Draper on the win. Alcaraz expressed his determination to learn from the defeat and stressed that he would have to adapt his training to better meet the demands of playing on grass.

“It’s never easy to accept defeats, especially when you have high expectations,” admitted Alcaraz. “But Jack deserves all the credit for his excellent play. I have to focus on improving my game on grass and making the necessary adjustments in training.”

Despite the setback, Alcaraz’s sportsmanship and resilience were evident. His calm reaction and commitment to refining his game underscore his determination to come back stronger for Wimbledon. Fans will be watching closely to see how these changes affect his performance at the upcoming Grand Slam tournament.

Carlos Alcaraz in 2024

Currently ranked no.2, Alcaraz played his last game on 20.^th in June, when he defeated world number 31 Jack Draper 7-6(3) 6-3 in the 2nd round.^and Round in London (draw).

Currently, Carlos has an even record of 26-6 this season. Carlos has won two titles in 2024 at Indian Wells and the French Open.