Carlos Alcaraz shares he turns to sports psychologist Isabel Balaguer when he feels the need to "vent about something," but also reveals he hasn't needed that kind of intervention since the Miami Masters.
When someone mentions Alcaraz's team, the first name that comes to people's minds is Juan Carlos Ferrero, the mastermind behind the Spaniard's gigantic early success. However, the six-time Grand Slam champion's team is loaded from all sides and it is safe to say that the world No. 1 is covered in all areas.
During a recent interview with Spanish media, a reporter wanted to know more about his psychologist Balaguer, and asked the Spaniard how much she uses her help. The reigning US Open champion proceeded to reveal that Balaguer is a big part of his team, but she doesn't really speak much directly to her.
Alcaraz: She gives my instructions through other team members… I speak with her only when I need to vent about something
“I’m talking less and less with her. It’s a relationship where Juanqui and Samu talk to her a lot to give her instructions so that she can then pass them on to me on court. I talk to her when I feel the need to vent and speak with someone. Thank God, since Miami I haven’t had that feeling of needing to vent because everything has gone really well. Both on and off the court, I’ve felt very good," the 22-year-old explained to Spanish media.
Q: Within your team you have a psychologist, Isabel Balaguer. Do you talk a lot, and what do you talk about?
Carlitos: “I’m talking less and less with her. It’s a relationship where Juanqui and Samu talk to her a lot to give her instructions so that she can then pass them on to… pic.twitter.com/zDav3Hm7zT
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In Miami, Alcaraz suffered a shock loss in his opening match after David Goffin upset him 5-7 6-4 6-3. After an early Miami exit, the world No. 1 made nine consecutive finals and won seven titles during that period.
