Alcaraz plans to play full clay-court season, get 'socks dirty'Spain's Carlos Alcaraz plays a backhand return to US Tommy Paul during their quarterfinal men's singles match on Day 10 of the French Open tennis tournament on Court Philippe-Chatrier at the Roland-Garros Complex in Paris on June 3, 2025. 1, who gets his bid for a second straight Monte Carlo Masters title under way next week, has never played a complete European clay-court season. "I miss clay every time that the clay season is over. Alcaraz won the Monte Carlo title on only his second appearance at the tournament 12 months ago, but skipped the Madrid Open. "Obviously the clay season is really — it's too demanding, physically, mentally.

Source: Philippine Star April 06, 2026 01:59 UTC