Arca was criticized by his coach and agent for liking to party, and responded domineeringly: I only be myself

Alcaraz's Netflix documentary Carlos Alcaraz: My Way was released in April of this year. Although the documentary has received some critical acclaim, Alcaraz has recently expressed his opinion on these criticisms.

In his pre-match press conference ahead of the 2025 Italian Open, Alcaraz said he wasn't too unsure of what the documentary was to say. He stressed that only the opinions of those closest to him mattered to him.

"Well, one of the things I've learned from this is not to care what people say to me, or people who aren't really close to me," he said. I only care about what the people closest to me, my team, my family, and my good friends think. I try not to think about those comments. Yes, I heard some positive and some negative opinions. But I just want to stick to my own path and stick to my own way. ”

Some of the controversy surrounding the documentary's approach to tennis. There was a clip in which his coach Ferrero and agent Albert Molina criticized the 22-year-old for being too fond of partying. They believe that this lifestyle could have a detrimental effect on his tennis career.

Speaking about the issue at the press conference, the former world No. 1 said: "But sometimes, they think it's a little strange that I've chosen this path, like enjoying life, rather than being very professional as they think. But as I said, I just follow what I want, what I like, and what my team, loved and friends suggest, and that's it. ”

Alcaraz also said he respects the differences of opinion between himself and his team members, "I can't say it's a 'quarrel', it's more like an exchange between us, between coaches and players. We talk about everything: games, training, and what I want to do but maybe shouldn't. ”

"Anyone who says they don't have these discussions is lying. I think it's actually a kind of beauty, with different perspectives and mixed emotions, but in the end we are still on the same path and moving forward together. I think it's beautiful, and that's what I see in the documentary review. ”

Alcaraz will return to action in the second round of the Rome Masters after suffering an injury at the Barcelona Open. To avoid further injury, he subsequently withdrew from the Madrid Masters. However, the Spaniard has recovered in time for the Italian Open. As the No. 3 seed in the men's singles main draw, he has a first-round bye and will face Lajovic in the second round.

Alcaraz and Lajovic have previously met four times on the ATP Tour, with the Spaniard winning all of them without dropping a set.(Source: Tennis Home Author: Spark)