‘It’s Hard to Find the Person’ – US Open Winner Carlos Alcaraz Says He’s Been Single for 18 Months Because of Professional Tennis

Professional tennis players live a unique life, traveling the world and competing at the highest levels. For many, this lifestyle is a dream come true, but for others, it can be isolating and lonely. Dating as a pro tennis player is especially challenging, as the demands of the sport can make it difficult to maintain a relationship. In a recent interview with Vogue, Spanish player Carlos Alcaraz shared his thoughts on the subject.

Alcaraz’s comments echo those of many other professional athletes, who struggle to balance their personal and professional lives. The constant travel, training, and competition can make it difficult to form deep connections with others. In addition, the pressure of the sport can take a toll on players’ mental health, which can also make it hard to sustain healthy relationships.

Dating as a pro tennis player isn’t easy work for Carlos Alcaraz

Alcaraz, who is just 18 years old, has already made a name for himself on the tennis circuit. He has been hailed as the next big thing in tennis and has earned comparisons to his idol, Rafael Nadal. However, despite his success on the court, Alcaraz says that his personal life has suffered. He explains that being a pro tennis player means constantly traveling to different parts of the world, which can make it difficult to establish and maintain meaningful relationships. In his interview with Vogue, he revealed that he had been single for the past 18 months and finds it challenging to find someone who can keep up with his lifestyle.

There were reports of him dating Maria Gonzalez Gimenez, but they broke up and he’s “been single for 18 months now”.

“It’s complicated, never staying in one place,” Alcaraz told Vogue. “It’s hard to find the person who can share things with you if you’re always in different parts of the world.”

Alcaraz is not alone in his struggles. Many pro tennis players find it challenging to balance their careers with their personal lives. The constant travel, training, and competition can make it difficult to form deep connections with others. In addition, the pressure of the sport can take a toll on players’ mental health, which can also make it hard to sustain healthy relationships.

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While dating as a pro tennis player can be challenging, some players have managed to make it work. Roger Federer, for example, has been married to his wife, Mirka, since 2009. Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, and Andy Murray are also married with children. However, these players are the exception rather than the rule, and many players struggle to find a work-life balance that works for them.

The importance of mental health

In addition to the challenges of dating, Alcaraz also spoke about the importance of mental health for professional athletes. He revealed that he works with a psychologist called Isabel Balaguer, who has helped him control his emotions on and off the court.

“She’s helped me a lot,” Alcaraz said. “I was a bit all over the place. I didn’t control my emotions well, I got really pissed off. When I was 15 or 16, I threw my racket around quite a bit, or I’d break one, and that put my game at risk. So I knew I had to improve in that respect. Thanks to Isabel, I’ve gotten much better.”

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Alcaraz’s comments are a reminder of the pressure that professional athletes face and the toll it can take on their mental health. Just like Naomi Osaka, Alcaraz is not shying away from facing his vulnerabilities and that is a sign of strength, if anything.