Carlos Alcaraz reflects on regrets and mental health in Vanity Fair interview

Carlos Alcaraz has opened up about the personal sacrifices of his tennis career and the importance of mental health in a new Vanity Fair interview. The world No. 2 discussed missing out on typical experiences at age 22 while recovering from injury. He also addressed the demanding tour schedule that has limited his time away from the sport.

Dressed in white and covered in clay during a recent photoshoot, Alcaraz appeared on the Vanity Fair cover as the “King of the Courts.” In the interview, the 22-year-old Spaniard expressed a desire for more personal moments. “I sometimes wish I could have more moments for myself, to do things a 22-year-old guy would do,” he said.

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Carlos Alcaraz strikes a forehand winner over Otto Virtanen at Barcelona Open despite wrist discomfort.
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Alcaraz defeats Virtanen in Barcelona Open opener despite right wrist discomfort

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Carlos Alcaraz beat Otto Virtanen 6-4, 6-2 in 1 hour and 25 minutes in his debut at the Trofeo Conde de Godó (Barcelona Open), calling a medical timeout for right wrist pain but returning to win convincingly on Pista Rafael Nadal. Fresh off losing the Monte Carlo Masters final to Jannik Sinner, the Spaniard downplayed the recurring issue, which he links to limited recovery time.

Judy Murray has expressed admiration for Carlos Alcaraz's ability to enjoy life outside tennis, contrasting it with her son Andy's regrets after retirement. The tennis coach highlighted Alcaraz's approach in a recent interview, noting his celebrations and composure amid success. Alcaraz recently completed a career Grand Slam with an Australian Open victory.

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Carlos Alcaraz plans to return from a right wrist injury only when fully recovered, according to a private conversation revealed by former World No. 32 Pablo Andújar. The Spaniard, sidelined since the Barcelona Open, emphasized taking recovery day by day without deadlines. He echoed this patient approach in recent statements.

Three days after expressing doubts about Roland Garros amid withdrawals from Barcelona and Madrid due to his right wrist injury, Carlos Alcaraz announced he will skip the Rome Masters 1000 and French Open. New tests revealed tendon inflammation and cartilage damage; Jannik Sinner voiced support for a quick recovery.

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Juan Carlos Ferrero, former coach of Carlos Alcaraz, has not ruled out a return to professional tennis coaching later this year. He revealed that offers have arrived but lacks the current enthusiasm to accept. Ferrero shared these thoughts in an interview with Marca amid ongoing rivalry between Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.

World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz overcame Andrey Rublev 7-6(3), 6-4 in the Qatar ExxonMobil Open semi-final on Friday evening. The 22-year-old Spaniard maintained his perfect 11-0 start to the 2026 season with the victory. Alcaraz will face either Arthur Fils or Jakub Mensik in Saturday's final.

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Acclaimed coach Rick Macci has lauded Carlos Alcaraz for elevating the sport, while Olympic champion Nicolas Massu says the duo's success should motivate rivals. Alcaraz, the world No. 1, remains unbeaten in 2026 after winning the Australian Open and Qatar Open. Sinner, ranked No. 2, continues to challenge at the top of the ATP Tour.

 

 

 

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