Alcaraz Not In 'Crisis' But There Is A Lot To Improve If He Wants To Win Again
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Despite being on a losing streak recently, Carlos Alcaraz isn't in "crisis," according to former ATP World No. 4 player Tim Henman.
Players like Alcaraz aren't used to losing matches. The young Spaniard hasn't lost more than 13 matches in one season since 2022, which was the year of his proper breakthrough.
At the moment, however, the 21-year-old is on a two-match losing streak after losing in the semi-finals of the Indian Wells Open, and then also in his first match at the Miami Open.
There has been a lot said about Alcaraz and his current form, with many pundits and experts sharing some takes, but also differing in their opinions.
Some suggest that Alcaraz will struggle with inconsistencies throughout his career, while others urge tennis fans not to panic about his recent run of results.
Tim Henman, who spoke to TNT Sports, doesn't even think that Alcaraz is going through some kind of crisis at the moment. The former British player acknowledged that there are some things that the four-time major winner might need to improve to challenge for Grand Slams again, but he wasn't too stunned by his recent results.
"I definitely don't see it as a moment of crisis. He's not playing his best tennis, but it's all part of the journey of learning and understanding yourself."
"For me, shot selection is still an area that he can improve on. I think when he improves his shot selection, then he will become more consistent. And he's one of the best players in the world. So I think he's capable of winning any tournament that he enters."
During the same interview, Henman also spoke about his compatriot and current British No. 1 player, Jack Draper. The five-time Grand Slam semi-finalist is very happy to see another Brit doing well on the ATP Tour.
"I spoke to his brother Ben, who acts as one of his agents, and he was very aware of how Jack's profile has just increased massively. And obviously with Andy Murray retiring, Jack's really stepped up to take the mantle of British No. 1 on the men's side."
"Certainly, come Wimbledon, come the grass court season, that spotlight is going to be burning pretty brightly. But I definitely think Jack has the capacity mentally, physically and technically to deal with it. And also, I think he's got a very good team around him who will provide that support."
"So yes, it's still a steep learning curve for Jack. He's just broken into the top 10, but I think he's playing brilliant tennis. I still think there's plenty of areas that he can improve on. He's got a busy clay court season coming up, but it will be exciting when he gets to the grass in the UK."
