{"id":2113195,"date":"2026-08-26T20:00:52","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T17:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2113195"},"modified":"2026-08-26T20:00:52","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T17:00:52","slug":"carlos-alcaraz-receives-staunch-defence-after-receiving-criticism-at-the-us-open","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2113195","title":{"rendered":"Carlos Alcaraz receives staunch defence after receiving criticism at the US Open"},"content":{"rendered":"<article class=\"ps-article-content rounded-lg lg:mt-5 lg:border lg:border-card lg:bg-card lg:shadow-primary\">\n<header>\n<h1 class=\"py-4 text-xl font-normal text-title sm:text-2xl\">Carlos Alcaraz receives staunch defence after receiving criticism at the US Open<\/h1>\n<div class=\"my-2 flex items-center justify-between\">\n<div class=\"flex items-center\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/author\/liam-mcmillen\" class=\"text-sm font-normal 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                              Carlos Alcaraz looks on                            <\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<div class=\"ciam-article-t365\"><!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p>After a lengthy five-month wait, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tag\/carlos-alcaraz\">Carlos Alcaraz<\/a> finally returned to competitive tennis at the US Open.<\/p>\n<p>Alcaraz played the mixed doubles alongside Serena Williams, as they beat Lloyd Glasspool and Erin Routliffe and then lost to Flavio Cobolli and Belinda Bencic.<\/p>\n<p>The Spaniard will now prepare for the US Open main draw, but many have questioned the world No 2\u2019s decision to play doubles after such a long time away.<\/p>\n<p>Many have criticised Alcaraz\u2019s decision to play the US Open Mixed Doubles alongside Williams, but Konta doesn\u2019t understand why a section of tennis fans are calling out the Spaniard.<\/p>\n<p>Some have said that they expect Alcaraz to withdraw from the US Open main draw following the doubles, and he is only playing the event for his sponsors.<\/p>\n<h2>More Carlos Alcaraz news<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tennis-news\/carlos-alcaraz-preparations-for-the-us-open-come-under-scrutiny\">Carlos Alcaraz preparations for the US Open come under scrutiny<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tennis-news\/worrying-carlos-alcaraz-update-emerges-right-before-the-us-open\">Carlos Alcaraz makes worrying scheduling decision after US Open doubles exit<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Speaking to Eurosport, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tag\/johanna-konta\">Konta<\/a> said: \u201cTo be fair, I think that nowadays drama is an important part of a player\u2019s personal brand . I think generating hype, creating interest, is part of building an image. So I don\u2019t see anything wrong with analysing it from that perspective.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAnd if in the end he only plays the mixed doubles and still creates all this hype, that\u2019s perfectly fine by me. \u201cWhat\u2019s happening with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tag\/carlos-alcaraz\">Alcaraz<\/a> is that I get the feeling he plays without inhibitions.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAnd by that I mean we\u2019re talking about a player who\u2019s on his way to challenging the greats in terms of numbers and achievements, especially considering his age and where he is in his career.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHowever, when he\u2019s on the court, he plays with so much joy and, from an outsider\u2019s perspective, with an enormous sense of freedom. That\u2019s why I sincerely believe he may have come simply because he loves to play and wants to play. So what?<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDoes it really matter if he can\u2019t yet show his best form? Does it really matter? I think he has a very healthy perspective on where he is in his career and how much time he has left.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI don\u2019t get the sense that he feels pressured to reach certain milestones or to prove a certain level. Honestly, I think he\u2019s simply happy and eager to get back. And that\u2019s why he wants to play: because he feels ready. And why not? That\u2019s how I see it.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAnd every time I\u2019ve seen him on the court, he conveys exactly that to me: someone who plays without any constraints. I think that fits perfectly with his personality and the image we\u2019ve seen of him . His decision to play seems consistent with who he is.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Alcaraz certainly looked different in his doubles matches with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tag\/serena-williams\">Williams<\/a>, but that is to be expected of a star who has missed so much of the season.<\/p>\n<p>The star\u2019s serve is certainly slower and there were moments in his matches where Williams looked to be carrying the team.<\/p>\n<p>Nevertheless, the seven-time Grand Slam champion still has four days to prepare for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tag\/us-open\">US Open<\/a> and he has showed no signs of withdrawing from the Grand Slam yet.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End --><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Carlos Alcaraz receives staunch defence after receiving criticism at the US Open Liam McMillen 26 Aug 2026 9:00 PM Carlos Alcaraz looks on After a lengthy five-month wait, Carlos Alcaraz finally returned to competitive tennis at the US Open. 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