AO 2026: Carlos is the man

[Sekasi_ChangeIsComing]

Congratulations Carlos. Did anyone watch the match?

[Sekasi_ChangeIsComing]

Career grandslam complete. Carlos is playing with house money the rest of the year. 

I just looked at the live rankings, top 2 guys have 10,000+ points, followed by Novak at 5,280, the rest of the top ten are below 5,000. lol

[Miss_Vee]

Thank God!  Just checked the results.  Peeked into the commentary after Djokovic had won the first set to hear Chris Eubanks say that Carlos had to change up his strategy, because Carlos was trying to play like Sinner and Djokovic….lol.  Then I turned off the TV, before play had resumed and went to sleep.

Carlos won in 4 sets.   Djokovic cannot get through both of these players to win another GS title, even with having been given essentially 2 walkovers into the SF.  Congratulations Carlos!!

[Miss_Vee]

Sek,,now I can watch the replay of the men’s final!!! lol!

[fedexpress06]

Thanks start!! I can post from my phone now 🤣🤣🤣. But yes sugar, love this kid.  So humble and so talented.  If not for nerves, would’ve been straight sets.  Gotta give Novak credit at this age though. 

[fedexpress06]

And sorry meant sek, not sugar lol! Saw the 4th set only. 

[Sekasi_ChangeIsComing]

Fedex, I peeked in on the 4th set and I thought Nole was playing very well, moved very well, he really wanted to push it to the 5th set. 

Novak is still very good. If he had faced Zverev in the final, he would have won this title. If I were him, I would stick around and play 4-5 events a year and keep trying.

Now back to Carlos, I think any of us can coach this kid and he would still win. lol.

How he had that drama with JCF and goes to AO and completes a career slam is a lot of mental strength.

[Sekasi_ChangeIsComing]

Now we need Draper and my guy Rune back in the mix. 

I even laughed as I typed Rune's name. Carlos would be like, "Sorry, who is Rune?"

[sugarplum876]

I watched absolutely nada . But I was crying lol

[sugarplum876]

Sek great point about Juan Carlos, Carlitos is a bit like Federer in that style some coaches perhaps can enhanced some parts of their games but they could coach themselves and still win.

[realtennist...@gmail.com]

Thank you Carlos sorry for doubting you and fuck you Novak!!!!!!

[fedexpress06]

Glad you caught yourself with rune lol.  Draper is a cautionary tale too - killing himself to keep up with Carlos, jannik, Novak 

On Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 9:24:44 AM UTC-5 Sekasi_ChangeIsComing wrote:

[sugarplum876]

Carlos, most gifted player ever in my humble opinion. 7 slams at 22.

[Sekasi_ChangeIsComing]

Sugar, in addition to being gifted, it is the mental toughness, discipline and upbringing. 

Look at players like Kyrgios, Bublik, Musetti. These are players talented enough to challenge Carlos. 

But if not mentally weak, they don't have discipline to put in the hardwork.

[sugarplum876]

Sek, absolutely. 

[nadals]

He certainly is the man. Already establishing himself as an all-time great. Sinner is forced down our throats and marketed as the preppy great white hope, but to me Carlos is the face of men's tennis.

[sugarplum876]

He is the face of tennis, sinner perhaps can be only marketable in Europe ,but Carlos is the face of tennis worldwide.

[fedexpress06]

lol nadals agreed but don’t think anyone thinks of sinner as being more the face of tennis than Carlos 

On Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 2:33:45 PM UTC-5 nadals wrote:

[sugarplum876]

Hey guys I have not followed all the behind the scenes with Carlitos and JCF but in his presser Carlos referred to them as “ those people “ 😳 they did not ended things in a friendly manner by his response.

[Sekasi_ChangeIsComing]

Sugar, Carlos and JCF are cool with each other. It is the media and the outside people on social media he is referring to who doubted him.

JCF says he has received many offers to coach but he said he is not ready to return to tennis yet. He is coaching a young golfer.

[sugarplum876]

I know about the young golfer sek, I’m talking about how Carlos responded on his press conference about JuanCa. Hopefully it was just him trying to focus on his win and not wanting to answer the question, I love them together I’m hoping everything is cool.

[Miss_Vee]

Chris Eubanks has inked a 3 year commentating deal with Tennis channel.  He also has a contract with ESPN, to be an Analyst for Wimbledon and USO and maybe AO also.  Tell you what guys, I’m thrilled for Chris.  He has the gifts to be a commentator.  I can honestly see him also transitioning out of sports, to TV in due time.  I find that he is very analytical, and his voice is meant for radio, or TV.

Oh, before I forget.  Roddick now has a deal to be commentator for Wimby and the USO.  He will also continue with his SERVED podcast.  It seems TV bosses want younger voices in the commentary booth.  Out with old f**ts, in with the new….😂

[Sekasi_ChangeIsComing]

🤣 Happy for both guys. I wonder if Roddick's kids are into tennis.

[Miss_Vee]

I think I know the answer to that question about Roddick’s kids.  So far….nope.  Neither are following in Dad’s footsteps, and may I say…good choice.😂!!

[Sekasi_ChangeIsComing]

That is good, tennis is a tough sport, even worse when people keep bringing up your dad's name. 

Ever look at some of these tall tennis players and wonder why they didn't get into basketball? Always crosses my mind.

[Sekasi_ChangeIsComing]

Looks like Carlos is skipping the FO due to that injury. 

[Miss_Vee]

WHAT!!!  Sek, say it ain’t so!😞.  This is so sad for Carlos.I hope people start taking strips off Alcaraz Sr, for the way he has misguided his young son, who is a once in a generational talent.  

[Miss_Vee]

Just saw on YouTube that Carlos won Laureas Sportsman of the Year.  He was nominated along with Sinner for tennis.  He gave a lovely speech.

[Sekasi_ChangeIsComing]

Why are you guys blaming Carlos' dad? OMG, you are all rudiculous. The guy has been involved with his son since he started playing tennis, all of a sudden he is the bad guy hmm...

Maybe blame Carlos himself for not fully committing to tennis 110%.  Do we expect him to just keep winning with no bad patches? 

And I don't want to hear how JCF should not have been fired, that guy has issues. He is like an ex-spouse that refuses to move on.

[Miss_Vee]

Sek, the tennis media in Spain know more than we do here in North America.  They are the ones who are putting out these articles about Carlos’ Dad dictating Carlos career.  He is the one wanting Carlos to play more exos all through the year, and especially at the off season.  Carlos commands hefty price tag.  

Ostensibly, Alcaraz Sr is busy expanding his own tennis academy, and wants the money for the Academy.  I had been reading about this at the end of last year, and I still take issue with how JCF was rudely and abruptly dismissed from that camp.

Sugar confirmed this a few days ago, because she had read it in a Spanish sports article.  Those rumours have been following Carlos for a while now.

[Sekasi_ChangeIsComing]

Well, guess what, the tennis media here in America knew better than Richard on what path Venus and Serena should have taken, and we all know how that turned out. 

We can not go by what the media is saying. If JCF was an angel like they want us to believe, he would have shut his mouth and let things play out. 

Alcaraz knows what is best for him, and if this is what he currently wants to do, let him be. I do not believe that he will let his dad dictate every move.

You are making his dad be this greedy evil man that is so selfish and is just milking the cow in this case the bull 😆. 

[Sekasi_ChangeIsComing]

Carlos has made the official announcement, no Rome, no RG, return unknown.

Alright Carlos, get well soon and come back even better.

[Miss_Vee]

Oh boy!  I’m hoping that Carlos will not be another Delpo, or Thiem with this wrist injury.

[Miss_Vee]

Carlos is going to partaay!!  Guess his Dad cannot schedule exos now.😉

[Sekasi_ChangeIsComing]

He does need the break.

[sugarplum876]

Tony nadal gave a good interview on Carlos. Carlos needs re-direction.

[Miss_Vee]

Really!  Not surprised to hear this news.  There something about Carlos that I haven’t been able to put my finger on.  Mind you, we only have a glimpse into his personality.  However at times he seems a bit hyperactive.  Am I wrong?

[sugarplum876]

So he is out of the FO, Missvee, lol he is full of energy , neurodivergent perhaps, but who Isn’t , some just learn to manage it better.

[Sekasi_ChangeIsComing]

He is out, will be out for a very long time.

[sugarplum876]

Yes,the hope is the grass season.🤷🏻‍♀️

[Sekasi_ChangeIsComing]

Draper is out of the FO as well. I hope Draper can find a solution to these injuries.

[Miss_Vee]

Omg Sek!  Poor Draper.  Don’t tell me that he might be another Delpo, without the GS title, or more Masters glory.  

Just too many injuries to players these days.  The game has become too brutal.

[Sekasi_ChangeIsComing]

Miss_Vee, I think Draper's issue is different from Delpo. Draper seems to be working way too hard in the gym but doing the wrong things.

Sugar would know. It is like he is training to be a rugby player and not focusing on the areas needed for tennis.

He needs the right people working with him. Of course that is just my silly opinion, he just looks like someone who plays a different sport.

If he can get his body in order, he is going to defintely contest for GS. He is planning to come back for grass.

[Miss_Vee]

You may be right about Draper’s training system.  I like his tennis because he has slices mixed in with his totally awesome game.  He can play from everywhere on court, which I appreciate so much in any tennis player.

[Sekasi_ChangeIsComing]

We need Draper back. He does make things interesting plus I want him in the Wimbledon draw so we can get all those English people on the edge of their seats.

[Sekasi_ChangeIsComing]

Speaking of the FO, I think Nole likes his chances even better now that Carlos is out.

Hopefully he will not be in Sinner's half. He wins that title, he retires there and then.

[Miss_Vee]

I think you may be right about Djokovic.  I’m hoping that he will not be free of injury however….lol.  Can’t wait to see the back of him…😂

[sugarplum876]

Sek, where can I check I find his training routines?

[sugarplum876]

And *

[Sekasi_ChangeIsComing]

lol, Sugar, you are funny. You think me running my mouth have seen his training routines 🤣. I just judge by his physique.

Rune used to post videos of himself training, and I tell you that kid is intense, he is using every inch of his body to try and catch up to the big hitters.

Miss_Vee, with Carlos out, I don't mind Nole getting another FO, only if it is not against Fils. 

But first Nole needs to show up for Rome, I don't know if he is in the draw.

[sugarplum876]

Ohh sek lol,well you are absolutely correct with some of the training athletes do for their respective sports are not necessary,Tennis should be more focus on agility , stretching using those fast twitch muscles. Weight training should be more about compound lifting . Functional training movements to correct imbalances.