“I\u2019m watching the results from home, watching my rivals compete, the tournaments I wish I could be playing in but can\u2019t.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201dEverything happens for a reason. I believe it\u2019s fate and I hope that life has something beautiful for me when I return.”\u00a0<\/p>\n
Alcaraz had started the season by winning the Australian Open to complete the Career Grand Slam.<\/p>\n
He looked the player to beat heading into March, but Sinner has now established himself as the dominant force.<\/p>\n
Alcaraz says that his time away from tennis has helped him to appreciate what else he has in life.<\/p>\n
“Now I realise that what really matters, my family, who have always been there to support me; they never forced me to play tennis but always gave me the choice and that helped me continue to enjoy it and never feel stressed. They\u2019re the reason I\u2019m the person I\u2019m today.\u201d<\/p>\n
Alcaraz also told those in the crowd that he places plenty of importance in trying his best every day.<\/p>\n
\u201dYou have to place great value on what lies behind it,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
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Rugby legend O’Driscoll ‘captivated’ by Alcaraz, Sinner and Sabalenka’s ‘dominance’<\/p>\n
Video credit: TNT Sports<\/p>\n
\u201dIn my case, what motivates me is going to the tennis court or the gym every day, with a tremendous enthusiasm to try and give my best to improve and for that to be reflected on the court.<\/p>\n
\u201dI am grateful to the person I was six or seven years ago for having done everything possible every day.<\/p>\n
\u201dAt 14, I had zero patience; I wanted things today for tomorrow, I always wanted to win but the beauty lies in the process.\u201d<\/p>\n
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