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‘He played well enough to win’: Patrick Mouratoglou explains why Alcaraz is not at his best yet

Patrick Mouratoglou believes Carlos Alcaraz has returned to full fitness and rediscovered his motivation after missing several months with a wrist injury.

Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 6:00 PM
‘He played well enough to win’: Patrick Mouratoglou explains why Alcaraz is not at his best yet
Key Things to Know
  • Patrick Mouratoglou believes Carlos Alcaraz lacks consistency and makes frequent unforced errors despite finding ways to win.
  • Mouratoglou stated that Alcaraz is fully recovered from his wrist injury and remains highly motivated.
  • Carlos Alcaraz has won 13 of his 14 matches since returning to the tour.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Tennis coach Patrick Mouratoglou highlighted that Carlos Alcaraz is currently lacking consistency and committing numerous unforced errors, yet praised his ability to win matches while playing below his best. Mouratoglou stated that the Spaniard's wrist injury appears fully healed and confirmed his motivation remains intact following his return to competition.

Alcaraz has compiled a 13-1 record since returning at the US Open, securing the Tokyo Open title before opening his Shanghai Masters run with a 6-3, 6-3 victory over Juan Manuel Cerundolo.

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