Carlos Alcaraz took the tennis world by storm in 2020 and has quickly become one of the biggest stars of the sport. But this success comes after years of hard work. Unfortunately, there is no “chosen one” in real life. As the Spaniard has himself said, “In this world, there are no secrets, but everything is achieved day by day through perseverance and effort.” And true to his words, he is back on the practice courts. Find out how the World No. 3 locks in before his next tournament!

Alcaraz’s last outing didn’t go as planned. He suffered a surprising loss to Czech player Jiri Lehecka in the Qatar ExxonMobil Open quarterfinals, falling in three sets. But despite that hiccup, his season record stands at an impressive 11-2. He started the year strong by winning the ATP 500 title in Rotterdam, proving once again why he’s one of the best in the world. And now he’s setting his sights on a much bigger prize.

The four-time Grand Slam champion has now shifted his focus to the American swing. Before heading to Indian Wells, he was spotted grinding it out in his hometown of Murcia. A video posted on X by a fan page showed the Spaniard in full training mode with his longtime coach, Juan Carlos Ferrero, and new coach, Samuel Lopez.

The training session was all about fine-tuning his serve—a shot that has been both a weapon and a liability this season. The 21-year-old tennis star’s serve has been unpredictable in 2025. At the Australian Open, it showed promise. He won 81% of points on his first serve and was broken only three times in four matches. The Spaniard even hit a career-high 14 aces in a single match against Yoshihito Nishioka.But there were also cracks in his game. His first serve percentage hovered at 62%, and he racked up 15 double faults throughout the tournament. Those inconsistencies cost him in big moments, and it’s clear he’s looking to make adjustments before his next tournament.

But how long is the World No. 3 going to put in this much effort?

Carlos Alcaraz opens up on his longevity in tennis

At just 21, Carlos Alcaraz has already accomplished more than most players do in their entire careers. With four Grand Slam titles and time spent as the world No. 1, his resume is already packed. But how long does he see himself playing at this level?

One of his biggest rivals, Novak Djokovic, is still dominating at 37 and giving all the youngsters a tough fight. The ‘Serbinator’ already has a 5-3 lead over Alcaraz. Can the 21-year-old tennis star replicate that kind of longevity?

He’s not thinking that far ahead just yet.“I hope I can last like them, still playing well at 37 or 38,” Alcaraz said at the Qatar Open. “For now, I’m focused on the next 5 years, gradually taking care of my body and game to endure like them.”

Next up for the Spaniard are the back-to-back Masters 1000 events in Indian Wells and Miami. The world No. 3 has dominated in the Californian desert, winning the last two editions of Indian Wells. A third consecutive title would put him in elite company with Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.And if he follows it up with a title in Miami, he would complete his first-ever Sunshine Double. Can the World No. 3 add another milestone to his already stellar career?