Carlos Alcaraz continues to fly high at the Australian Open, having just soared into the quarterfinals of the tournament.
Alcaraz is the top seed at the Australian Open, at which he needs success to complete the career Grand Slam aged just 22.
The ATP number one has played all four of his matches at Rod Laver Arena, where the Spaniard has yet to drop a set.
But he could face a new situation entirely in his next match at the Grand Slam due to soaring temperatures in Melbourne.
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Carlos Alcaraz won’t let Australian Open closed roof distract him
Alcaraz was asked about potentially playing under a closed roof next time out, which looks set to be the case for his next match.
The Spaniard commented: “Well, you’ve got to get used to everything. I have to control the things that I can control.
“You know, if it is going to be really, really hot on Tuesday and the roof is going to be closed, I’ve got to accept that and just try to play my best tennis indoors.
“So whatever it is, I just will be ready. I will be focused. I will try not to think about it. I will try not to affect my game at all, and I think that’s it. So that’s going to be my mindset.
“Let’s see on Tuesday. Probably is going to change, you know, whatever. But, yeah, I think we’ve got to show our best tennis in every condition.”
And when asked if he’s ever played at the Australian Open with the roof closed, he responded: “I don’t think so.
“I don’t think… it could be the first time I’m playing with the roof, but I have practiced, which I think is great.”
Jannik Sinner told he was ‘100%’ helped by Australian Open closed roof
Of course, the Australian Open extreme heat policy has already come into play, most notably involving Jannik Sinner.
Sinner left the court during his match with Eliot Spizzirri due to the heat, which meant that the roof at Rod Laver Arena needed to be closed.
According to a former coach of Serena Williams, the situation in Melbourne really worked in the favor of the Italian.
Rick Macci wrote on X: “Was asked about the heat rule to close the roof and help Sinner survive cramps and win the match. He 100% got help from above!”
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It remains to be seen if Alcaraz will experience a similar situation in the quarterfinals, where he will take on Alex de Minaur.
Alcaraz is excited to play De Minaur, even with the crowd at the Rod Laver Arena certain to show favoritism towards the Australian star.
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