Samuel Lopez, coach of Carlos Alcaraz, believes the Spaniard won the Monte-Carlo title "without playing his best tennis"

Spanish tennis sensation Carlos Alcaraz won his second title of the season following a slight slump, which prompted coach Samuel Alcaraz to state he believes his ward's best level is yet to come.

After winning the Rotterdam title earlier this year, Alcaraz experienced a dip in form as he suffered a few unexpected losses during the Qatar Open and Sunshine Double. However, the former World No.1 righted the ship by defeating Lorenzo Musetti in the final of the Monte-Carlo Masters, rallying from a set down to overcome the ailing Italian in three sets.

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Alcaraz was able to adapt during the tournament, says Lopez

The Spaniard was accompanied to Monte-Carlo by Lopez, who stood in for the absent Juan Carlos Ferrero. Lopez began working with Alcaraz at the start of the 2025 season, and the coach believes this title in Monte-Carlo will uplift the 21-year old's confidence as the season progresses.

"It's what gives a player the most confidence," said Lopez. "And this one, after a more delicate period for him, an elimination at the start in Miami and a last match in Indian Wells where he did not play good tennis, can help him to recover this confidence. The season is long, tennis is a long race. You have to keep sowing to reap the good fruits the rest of the season. This week, in Monaco, he has perfectly refocused on himself and he has found the path to follow.
"My summary is that without playing his best tennis, he won an important title in his career. He must remember this: by playing tennis that could be improved, his attitude and mental work were excellent. Carlos was able to face the situation, remaining himself, with his own identity. And that is the positive note of this tournament for me. Resisting, challenging, accepting the problems that arise, the difficult situations, continuing to take a step forward. When you are strong in this aspect, in the end, it allows you to offer good tennis. His game will continue to improve."

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Alcaraz will have little time to celebrate adding another ATP Masters 1000 title to his cabinet, as he's set to compete at this week's Barcelona Open, where he is a two-time champion.

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