Winning Start for Zamalek in CAF Champions League

Carlos Alcaraz says he plans to take longer breaks from tennis, not because his body requires them, but because he wants to remain mentally healthy.

The 23-year-old returned at the US Open after missing four months with a right wrist injury. He advanced to the fourth round on Friday by defeating Wu Yibing 6-3, 6-4, 6-1. After the match, Alcaraz said he felt better than expected and had suffered no setbacks.

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It feels like I've been competing the whole time. So I surprise myself the way that I’m feeling and the way that I’m recovering after every match

"It feels like I've been competing the whole time. So I surprise myself the way that I’m feeling and the way that I’m recovering after every match," Alcaraz said. "So I’m just really happy about it that I’m able to perform at my best after every match."

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So I’m just really happy about it that I’m able to perform at my best after every match.

He said the injury that forced him to withdraw during the Barcelona Open did not result from playing too much. Future breaks would instead give him time to prepare properly for major tournaments and Masters 1000 events.

"I just want to step on the court, have joy, have fun on the court, because sometimes playing such a long season or playing a lot of tournaments week after week, I feel like I’m not playing with joy, I don’t have fun on the court," he said. Alcaraz also introduced a new arrow-shooting celebration, a choice made with help from his brothers.

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I just want to step on the court, have joy, have fun on the court, because sometimes playing such a long season or playing a lot of tournaments week after week, I feel like I’m not playing with joy, I don’t have fun on the court