Carlos Alcaraz informed of blessing in disguise that reinforces French Open probabilities

Carlos Alcaraz has been informed that his early loss on the Rome Masters was the most effective factor that would have occurred for his French Open probabilities. The Spaniard and Novak Djokovic have emerged as early favourites at Roland Garros in Rafael Nadal’s absence. And Alex Corretja believes that Alcaraz is prepared for the strain of being the highest seed after his Italian Open exit.

Alcaraz has been the standout participant of the European clay season to this point, selecting up back-to-back titles and struggling only one defeat. But his loss on the Italian Open despatched shockwaves, as he crashed out to qualifier and world No 135 Fabian Marozsan.

It raised some questions over the world No 1’s probabilities in Paris however fellow Spaniard Corretja claimed that the shock early exit was a blessing in disguise for Alcaraz. “For me, it was the best thing it could happen to him,” the previous world No 2 informed Eurosport.

“Now, he had time off, he rested and he is going to be much fresher for Roland Garros. He has spent a few days relaxing and he’s practising again to be ready for the tournament.”

A two-time finalist on the French Open, Corretja rubbished the concept Alcaraz’s loss may trigger him to wrestle in Paris. He continued: “So there is no alarm, there are no worries, it is the opposite. It puts him in the situation of being careful because everybody plays very well and you can be surprised from anyone in the tournament.

“So I think it’s a good notice for him to understand that he needs to continue doing his things, but knowing that everybody plays well.” The retired professional additionally thought it will give the world No 1 some perspective, including: “I think he already knew that, but this loss puts him in the spot of ‘OK, I cannot let myself relax because everybody plays unbelievable tennis.’”

Corretja additionally backed Alcaraz to carry out with the strain of being the highest seed. After he was pressured to overlook the Australian Open, Roland Garros marks the primary Grand Slam the place the 20-year-old is the top-ranked man within the draw.